The Probatic Pool, Jerusalem (Jérusalem. Piscine probatique)

Jerusalem's Probatic Pool was believed to be the site of a miracle performed by Jesus. According to the Bible, he healed a man who had been lame for thirty-eight years. By exploiting the strong sunlight and deep shadows, Girault de Prangey not only captured the essence of a minimalist subject in a way not possible with painting or drawing, but also enhanced its mystery. The Museum's collection of Girault de Prangey works is one of the largest held by an American institution.