Artwork
Worship of the Golden Calf and Christ on the Mount of Olives
Worship of the Golden Calf and Christ on the Mount of Olives is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Jean-Claude-Richard, Abbé de Saint-Non. It dates from 1775 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Worship of the Golden Calf and Christ on the Mount of Olives is a print created by Jean-Claude-Richard, Abbé de Saint-Non, in 1775. It is an etching reworked with brown wash on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts two distinct biblical scenes: a tumultuous confrontation above and a group gathered around a reclining figure below, with one individual pointing upwards, suggesting a moment of revelation or warning.
Technique & Style
The artist employed loose, expressive lines and brown wash to convey a sense of movement and drama. The etching technique allowed for the build-up of texture and depth, adding complexity to the composition.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jean-Claude-Richard, Abbé de Saint-Non
Saint-Non, Jean-Claude-Richard, Abbé de (1727–1791) was an artist.
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