Léonard Gaultier

Léonard Gaultier was a French illustrator, printmaker, copper engraver, draftsperson, art dealer and graphic artist (1561–1641). He was born at Mainz and died at Paris.

Also recorded as Leonard Gaultier; Leonardus Galterus; Leonar Galter.

Léonard Gaultier in brief

Born
1561
Died
1641
Known for
illustrator, printmaker, copper engraver, draftsperson, art dealer and graphic artist
Place of birth
Mainz
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Identity and origins

The authorities additionally record the headings Leonard Gaultier, Leonardus Galterus and Leonar Galter. His recorded language was French.

Recognition and collections

Work by Léonard Gaultier is held by Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Auckland Art Gallery, Philadelphia Museum of Art and Museum of Fine Arts Ghent (MSK).

Catalogued works

46 works under this name are catalogued by Wikidata Query Service, The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Wellcome Collection. Their recorded dates run from 1500 to 1995.

Indis Sol Splendet Splendescunt Lilia Gallis, dated 1614, held by Brasiliana Itaú Collection, inventory 23000820.01. Catherine de Bourbon, held by Q214867, inventory 1950.14.209. Henry II de Bourbon, Prince de Conde, dated 1604, held by Q214867, inventory 1950.14.213. M. de Cheval, dated 1604, held by Q214867, inventory 1950.14.275. Nicolas Abraham de la Framboisiere, dated 1624, held by Q214867, inventory 1950.14.479. Henry IV, held by Q214867, inventory 1950.14.625. Philippe de Mornay (Du Plessis-Mornay), dated 1611, held by Q214867, inventory 1950.14.925. Thomas Stapleton, D.D., held by Q214867, inventory 1950.14.1142. Stephanus Paschinus, dated 1617, held by Q214867, inventory 1953.6.269. Henry de Bourbon, Prince de Conde, dated 1613, held by Q214867, inventory 1953.6.270. David Chabodius, held by Q214867, inventory 1953.6.271. Louis XIII, King of France, held by Q214867, inventory 1950.14.798. John the Baptist Beheaded, dated 1576, held by Q214867, inventory 1964.8.944. Parable of Weeds in the Wheat, dated 1576, held by Q214867, inventory 1964.8.945. Christ Admonishes His Disciples, dated 1576, held by Q214867, inventory 1964.8.946. The Transfiguration, dated 1576, held by Q214867, inventory 1964.8.947. The Servant Begging for Mercy from His King, dated 1576, held by Q214867, inventory 1964.8.948. The Birth of John the Baptist, dated 1576, held by Q214867, inventory 1964.8.949. The Annunciation, dated 1576, held by Q214867, inventory 1964.8.950. The Marriage of the Virgin, dated 1576, held by Q214867, inventory 1964.8.951. Mary and Joseph Find the Boy Jesus in the Temple with the Doctors, dated 1576, held by Q214867, inventory 1964.8.952. The Adoration of the Shepherds, dated 1576, held by Q214867, inventory 1964.8.954. Joseph, Mary and Jesus Returning to Nazareth, dated 1576, held by Q214867, inventory 1964.8.955. Christ Healing a Deaf Man, dated 1579, held by Q214867, inventory 1964.8.956. Christ Telling His Disciples of the Parable of the Dragnet, dated 1576, held by Q214867, inventory 1964.8.957. Christ Denounces the Scribes and Pharisees, dated 1576, held by Q214867, inventory 1964.8.958. James and John Seek Honor, dated 1576, held by Q214867, inventory 1964.8.959. Christ Rebukes the Scribes and Pharisees, dated 1576, held by Q214867, inventory 1964.8.960. The Canaanite Woman, dated 1576, held by Q214867, inventory 1964.8.961. The Greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven will be Humble like a Child, dated 1576, held by Q214867, inventory 1964.8.962. Teachings on the Coming of the Judgment, dated 1580, held by Q214867, inventory 1964.8.963. Parable of the Talents (The Worthless Servant Cast into the Outer Darkness), dated 1576, held by Q214867, inventory 1964.8.964. The Entry into Jerusalem, dated 1576, held by Q214867, inventory 1964.8.965. Christ Praying while His Disciples are in a Boat on a Windy Sea, dated 1576, held by Q214867, inventory 1964.8.966. The Baptism of Christ, dated 1576, held by Q214867, inventory 1964.8.968. Nicodemus Comes to Christ by Night, dated 1576, held by Q214867, inventory 1964.8.969. Philip de Mornay, dated 17th century, engraving, held by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, inventory 2001.647.76. Mary, Queen of Scots, dated ca. 1587/8, engraving, held by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, inventory 58.549.36. Saint Luke. Engraving by L. Gaultier, 1603., dated [1603], held by Wellcome Collection. Andreas Vesalius. Line engraving by L. Gaultier., held by Wellcome Collection. A man with a wooden leg carrying arms and legs in a basket; representing the relation between the whole and its parts in Aristotelian logic. Engraving by L. Gaultier, ca. 1613., dated [1610?], held by Wellcome Collection. Three hearts under one crown, representing the three princes of Great Britain: Prince Henry, Prince Charles (the later King Charles I) and Princess Elizabeth). Engraving by L. Gaultier, 1612., dated [1612?], held by Wellcome Collection. Fishermen trapping fish in the Sea of Marmara with the aid of a look-out post. Engraving after A. Caron, 1615., dated [1615], held by Wellcome Collection. Trois discours philosophiques. Le I. de la comparaison de l'homme avec le monde. Le II. du principe de la generation de l'homme. Le III. de l'humeur melancholique / Mis de nouveau en lumiere par Jourdain Guibelet, M., dated 1603, held by Wellcome Collection. The story of Cupid and Psyche: Venus and Cupid before Jupiter and the council of the gods: Jupiter declares that Cupid must marry Psyche, who is brought by Mercury into their presence. Engraving after the Master of the Die, 15--, after M. Coxie, 153-., dated [between 1500 and 1599], held by Wellcome Collection. Nostradamus au XVIe siècle : 10 fac-similés / présentés et commentés par Eric Visier., dated 1995, held by Wellcome Collection.

In public collections

Work associated with this heading is recorded in 7 named public collections.

Q214867: 39 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue. Rosenwald Collection: 38 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue. Prints in the National Gallery of Art: 38 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue. Brasiliana Itaú Collection: 1 recorded object, read from the institution's own published catalogue. Brasiliana Iconográfica: 1 recorded object, read from the institution's own published catalogue. The Metropolitan Museum of Art: 10 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue. Wellcome Collection: 9 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue.

Literature

4 scholarly publications naming this subject were located in the registry of record.

Gaultier, Léonard, Oxford Art Online, 2003. Gaultier, Léonard, Lexikon des gesamten Buchwesens Online. Gaultier, Jacques, Benezit Dictionary of Artists, 2011. Jean Paul Gaultier, Autumn/Winter 1997, Jean Paul Gaultier, Autumn/Winter 1997, 2019.

Scholarly footprint

Bibliographic registers publish measured figures for this heading: 5 language editions of the general reference literature carrying an article (Wikimedia (language editions)). A count of publications is evidence of attention, not of standing, and is given here only as a measure.

Evidence base

This article draws on 4 independent source lineages. Copies and mirrors of the same underlying record were collapsed into a single witness, so 4 means 4 genuinely separate publishers of record. 15 further registers were consulted and returned nothing for this heading.

In detail

the recorded working language is French.

The field of work recorded is visual arts.

Work by Léonard Gaultier is recorded in the collections of Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Auckland Art Gallery, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Museum of Fine Arts Ghent (MSK) and Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rennes.

Chronology

  1. 1561Léonard Gaultier born at Mainz.
  2. 1604Henry II de Bourbon, Prince de Conde (Q214867).
  3. 1604M. de Cheval (Q214867).
  4. 1614Indis Sol Splendet Splendescunt Lilia Gallis (Brasiliana Itaú Collection).
  5. 1624Nicolas Abraham de la Framboisiere (Q214867).
  6. 1641Léonard Gaultier died at Paris.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  1. 1.

    Gaultier, Jacques, Benezit Dictionary of Artists, 2011

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  2. 2.

    Gaultier, Léonard, Lexikon des gesamten Buchwesens Online

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  3. 3.

    Gaultier, Léonard, Oxford Art Online, 2003

    scholarly publication · Scholarly

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  4. 4.

    Jean Paul Gaultier, Autumn/Winter 1997, Jean Paul Gaultier, Autumn/Winter 1997, 2019

    scholarly publication · Scholarly

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  5. 5.

    The Metropolitan Museum of Art, collection records associated with Léonard Gaultier (10 objects).

    museum collection · Unverified · The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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  6. 6.

    Wellcome Collection catalogue records 9 works naming Léonard Gaultier.

    museum collection · Unverified · Wellcome Collection

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  7. 7.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3271500: Léonard Gaultier

    reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikimedia Foundation

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  8. 8.

    “Léonard Gaultier”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

    reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

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