When was "The Miraculous Draught of Fishes" created?

This artwork was created 1540–50.

What medium is "The Miraculous Draught of Fishes"?

The Miraculous Draught of Fishes is Etching.

Is "The Miraculous Draught of Fishes" in the public domain?

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

The Miraculous Draught of Fishes

Q: Who created "The Miraculous Draught of Fishes"?

The Miraculous Draught of Fishes was created by Anonymous, French, School of Fontainebleau, 16th century|Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio or Santi) in 1540–50.

Anonymous, French, School of Fontainebleau, 16th century|Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio or Santi)

1540–50

Medium

Etching

Dimensions

Plate: 10 3/8 x 13 1/8 in. (26.3 x 33.4 cm) Sheet: 10 9/16 x 13 3/8 in. (26.9 x 34 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1932

Accession Number

32.92.13

Tags

MenWomenFishingBoats

Art Historical Context

Step into the world of Renaissance printmaking with *The Miraculous Dra of Fishes*, a etching from the School of Fontainebleau, anonymous French workshop flourishing in the 16th. Dated around 1540–50, this depicts the biblical miracle from the Gospel of Luke, where Jesus instructs his disciples to cast their nets, resulting in an overflowing haul of fish. Bustling with men and women hauling boats laden with silvery catches, the scene pulses with dynamic energy, blending spiritual narrative with everyday labor on the water. Created at Fontainebleau, the royal palace and artistic hub under King...

The Miraculous Draught of Fishes

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