Who created "Study for Miraculous Draught of Fishes (?)"?

Study for Miraculous Draught of Fishes (?) was created by Jean-Baptiste Jouvenet in 1601 to 1650.

When was "Study for Miraculous Draught of Fishes (?)" created?

This artwork was created 1601 to 1650.

What medium is "Study for Miraculous Draught of Fishes (?)"?

Study for Miraculous Draught of Fishes (?) is black chalk with touches of white chalk on brown paper.

Is "Study for Miraculous Draught of Fishes (?)" in the public domain?

Yes, Study for Miraculous Draught of Fishes (?) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Study for Miraculous Draught of Fishes (?)

Jean-Baptiste Jouvenet

1601 to 1650

Medium

black chalk with touches of white chalk on brown paper

Dimensions

overall: 43.5 x 55.2 cm (17 1/8 x 21 3/4 in.)

Classification

Drawing

Department

CG-E

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

Accession Number

1971.45.1

Art Historical Context

Jean-Baptiste Jouvenet, prominent French Baroque artist active during the reign of Louis XIV, created this dynamic *Study for Miraculous Draught Fishes* (?) around the early 18th century (dated broadly 1601–1650). The drawing captures a preparatory sketch for a grand biblical scene from the Gospels, depicting Jesus aiding the apostles with an overflowing catch of fish—a miracle symbolizing abundance and divine intervention. Jouvenet's work reflects the dramatic energy of French classicism, blending Raphael's influence with the theatricality of the Baroque, as seen in his history paintings for ...

Study for Miraculous Draught of Fishes (?)

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