Incredulity of Thomas
1926 to 1950
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etching and aquatint in red
Classification
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Rosenwald Collection
Accession Number
1980.45.1420
Art Historical Context
Ivan Valtchev’s *Incredulity of Thomas* captures the pivotal New Testament moment when the apostle Thomas, seeking proof of Christ’s resurrection, places his finger into the Savior’s wounds. Rendered between 1926 and 1950, the print transforms this ancient story of doubt and faith into a modern graphic statement, emphasizing emotional intensity over narrative detail. Valtchev employs etching and aquatint in red, a combination that allows both crisp linear definition and rich tonal passages. The single-color palette heightens the drama, evoking both the warmth of living flesh and the solemnity...