De voetwassing
Denys Calvaert
1550 - 1640
Medium
pen
Dimensions
346; 255
About this artwork
Purchased with the support of the Vereniging Rembrandt
Art Historical Context
**De voetwassing (The Footwashing)** by Denys Calvaert a pivotal biblical moment from the Gospel of John, where Jesus humbly washes his disciples' feet the Last Supper. Created by the Flemish artist Denys Calert (c. 1540–1619), active between roughly 1550 and 1640, this pen drawing reflects his training in Antwerp Mannerism before he settled in Bologna, Italy. There, Calvaert blended Northern precision with Italian elegance, influencing later Bolognese artists like the Carracci brothers. At 255 × 346 mm, its intimate scale suggests a preparatory study, ideal for planning larger paintings or al...