The Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes n.d.

This engraving, *The Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes* (n.d.) by Lucas Kilian (1579-1637), depicts the biblical story of Jesus miraculously feeding a multitude of people with only a few loaves of bread and fishes. The scene is set in a landscape with trees and a sky filled with clouds. Christ is shown at the top of the composition, raising his arms in blessing while a woman kneels before him holding a basket of loaves of bread. Below, a large crowd is gathered, some of whom are receiving the bread from Jesus' disciples. The scene is filled with energy and emotion, and the viewer is drawn into the miracle that is taking place. This print, currently located in the Art Institute of Chicago, is a fine example of Kilian's skillful use of line and shading to create a sense of depth and realism.