Who created "Christ Washing the Disciples' Feet"?

Christ Washing the Disciples' Feet was created by Francesco Vanni in 1563–1610.

When was "Christ Washing the Disciples' Feet" created?

This artwork was created 1563–1610.

What medium is "Christ Washing the Disciples' Feet"?

Christ Washing the Disciples' Feet is Pen and brown ink, wash, over red chalk on paper.

Is "Christ Washing the Disciples' Feet" in the public domain?

Yes, Christ Washing the Disciples' Feet is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Christ Washing the Disciples' Feet

Francesco Vanni

1563–1610

Medium

Pen and brown ink, wash, over red chalk on paper

Dimensions

6-7/16 x 8-1/16 in. (16.3 x 20.4 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Harry G. Friedman, 1955

Accession Number

55.18.1

Tags

Human FiguresChrist

Art Historical Context

Francesco Vanni's *Christ Washing the Disciples'* (c. 1590s) captures a pivotal moment from the Gospel of John, where Jesus humbly washes his disciples' feet during the Last Supper, symbolizing leadership and humility. As a leading Sienese artist of the late Mannerist period (1563–1610), Vanni blended elegant figures with emotional depth, bridging Renaissance ideals and emerging Baroque drama. This intimate scene, with its flowing drapery and tender gestures, reflects Counter-Reformation themes emphasizing Christ's humanity to inspire devotion. Executed in pen and brown ink with wash over red...

Christ Washing the Disciples' Feet

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