Who created "Ezekiel in the Valley of the Dry Bones"?

Ezekiel in the Valley of the Dry Bones was created by Gotthard Ringgli|Georg Pecham in late 16th–mid-17th century.

When was "Ezekiel in the Valley of the Dry Bones" created?

This artwork was created late 16th–mid-17th century.

What medium is "Ezekiel in the Valley of the Dry Bones"?

Ezekiel in the Valley of the Dry Bones is Pen and black ink, and brown, blue and pink wash.

Is "Ezekiel in the Valley of the Dry Bones" in the public domain?

Yes, Ezekiel in the Valley of the Dry Bones is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Ezekiel in the Valley of the Dry Bones

Gotthard Ringgli|Georg Pecham

late 16th–mid-17th century

Medium

Pen and black ink, and brown, blue and pink wash

Dimensions

diameter: 7 11/16 in. (19.6 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Van Day Truex Fund and The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 2005

Accession Number

2005.26

Tags

SkeletonsSkullsMenMale NudesFemale Nudes

Art Historical Context

In the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Drawings and Prints department, *Ezekiel in the Valley the Dry Bones* captivates with its dramatic depiction of the biblical Ezekiel's vision from the Book of Ezekiel (chapter 37). Attributed to Swiss artists Gotthard Ringgli or Georgcham, this late 16th- to mid-17th work falls within the transition from Mannerism to Baroque, where heightened emotion and dynamic compositions prevailed. The circular format (tondo), measuring just 7 11/16 inches in diameter, suggests it may have been a preparatory study or an independent collector's piece, emphasizing intimacy...

Ezekiel in the Valley of the Dry Bones

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