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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
- 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.