The Miraculous Draught of Fishes

Schelte à Bolswert (1586-1659), after Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640), engraving, printed from three plates, 1638

After toiling all night long, the fishermen return empty handed. Jesus asks them to cast their nets once more, with a splendid catch as a result. Overwhelmed by this miracle, the men become disciples of Jesus. The engraver based the middle section of this depiction on a large triptych in Onze-Lieve-Vrouw over de Dijle in Mechelen (Belgium). Three plates were needed for this immense print.

Artwork typeprint
Object numberRP-P-OB-67.528
Dimensionsheight 556 mm, width 227 mm

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"the miraculous draught of fishes (before the Resurrection) on the Lake of Gennesaret (Sea of Galilee); James and John helping to bring in the nets (Luke 5:1-11)" by Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert

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Title(s)
The Miraculous Draught of Fishes
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Object number
RP-P-OB-67.528
Inscriptions / marks
- collector's mark: Lugt 1838
- collector's mark: Lugt 240
Description
After toiling all night long, the fishermen return empty handed. Jesus asks them to cast their nets once more, with a splendid catch as a result. Overwhelmed by this miracle, the men become disciples of Jesus. The engraver based the middle section of this depiction on a large triptych in Onze-Lieve-Vrouw over de Dijle in Mechelen (Belgium). Three plates were needed for this immense print.
Catalogue reference
Hollstein Dutch 11

Creation

Creation
- print maker: Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert (mentioned on object)
- after painting by: after painting of Peter Paul Rubens
- publisher: Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert (mentioned on object), Antwerp
- verlener van privilege: Spaanse kroon
Dating
1618 - 1659
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- height 556 mm
- width 227 mm

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Public domain

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Hollstein Dutch 11

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