# The Pool of Bethesda

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## Artwork

- Artist: [WOLFFORT, Artus](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/wolffort-artus-r28a62a16a11feb>)
- Date: 1601-1650
- Technique: Oil on canvas, 180 x 240 cm

## Commentary

The pool of Bethesda was a popular subject with Baroque painters for its dramatic narrative and grand architectural setting. This particular composition was painted by a number of artists in Wolffort&#39;s circle, including Pieter van Mol \(1599-1650\), Otto van Veen \(1556-1629\) and Claes Moeyart \(1591-1655\). Wolffort painted a version of this subject with an extended curved top for the cathedral in Seville.

## Related artworks

- [St Andrew](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/wolffort-artus-r28a62a16a11feb/st-andrew-r7f426270d969cf>)
- [St Jerome](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/wolffort-artus-r28a62a16a11feb/st-jerome-r059c2461c27b9b>)
- [Supper at Emmaus](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/wolffort-artus-r28a62a16a11feb/supper-at-emmaus-r78e38cca343640>)
- [The Holy Trinity](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/wolffort-artus-r28a62a16a11feb/the-holy-trinity-r1f87fe3f7cef42>)

## Attribution

[Web Gallery of Art](<https://beta.wga.hu/pages/about>)