Pentecost
1501 to 1550
Medium
engraving
Classification
Department
CG-E
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Accession Number
1974.33.10
Art Historical Context
Behold the striking engraving *Pentecost* (ca. 1501–0), crafted by Flemish master engraver Philip Galle after a design by Jan van deret, also known as Giovanni Strad. Housed in the National Gallery Art's Prints department (acquired through the Ailsa Mellon Fund), this work captures the biblical moment from the Book of Acts when Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles as tongues of fire empowering them to speak in diverse languages—a pivotal event symbolizing birth of the Christian ChurchGalle's meticulous engraving technique, incising fine lines into a copper plate create intricate details and...