This is a drawing of an interior scene with a two-level narrative. The upper portion shows a group of figures on a balcony under a wooden ceiling, illuminated by a sun-like light. Some figures are seated while others stand, with dynamic clothing suggesting movement.

In the lower part, there is a room with a table, two figures, an open book, and other objects. One figure leads another by the hand. An architectural feature, possibly an altar, and a classical statue are also present. The scene is detailed with cross-hatching and line work, creating depth and texture without showing any conjecture.
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This is a drawing of an interior scene with a two-level narrative. The upper portion shows a group of figures on a balcony under a wooden ceiling, illuminated by a sun-like light. Some figures are seated while others stand, with dynamic clothing suggesting movement. In the lower part, there is a room with a table, two figures, an open book, and other objects. One figure leads another by the hand. An architectural feature, possibly an altar, and a classical statue are also present. The scene is detailed with cross-hatching and line work, creating depth and texture without showing any conjecture.

National Gallery of Art · Print

And They were All Filled with the Holy Ghost

Philip Galle after Maerten van Heemskerck

Medium
engraving
Classification
Print
Accession number
1974.33.14
Credit line
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Time span
1501 to 1550
Department
CG-E

Portfolio and series

Series
Acts of the Apostles

Subjects and terms

  • bird
  • animal
  • Flemish
  • Woman
  • Man
  • Building
  • Figures

NGA object ID 54306. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.