The Multiplication of the Loaves and Fishes, from the series Vita, passio et Resvrrectio Iesv Christi
Artist(s) / maker(s)
Maerten de Vos (after),
Joannes Galle (publisher)
,
Adriaen Collaert (engravers (printmakers))
Date
ca. 1598 - 1618Periods
16th century, 17 centuryCollection
Museum of Fine Arts Ghent
Christ and his apostles are sitting in a circle. Behind them, many people have gathered to hear Christ speak. The apostles did not bring enough bread for these listeners. Christ blesses the seven loaves and two fishes that a child brings and everyone could eat (John 6:1-13). The print has a Latin caption; it is part of a series on…
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Christ and his apostles are sitting in a circle. Behind them, many people have gathered to hear Christ speak. The apostles did not bring enough bread for these listeners. Christ blesses the seven loaves and two fishes that a child brings and everyone could eat (John 6:1-13). The print has a Latin caption; it is part of a series on the life of Christ.
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