Paulus vor Felix

William Hogarth, 1752

This is a drawing of a biblical courtroom scene. The image shows a group assembled in a grand architectural interior, with a figure in chains addressing a seated figure on a prominent seat. The setting includes a high ceiling with columns and drapery. To the left, a soldier stands with a spear, while other figures are observing or listening intently. Shadows and expressions enhance the tension and introspection of the scene. The detailed lines and shading suggest depth and texture, emphasizing the solemnity and gravity of the scene.
Künstler
William Hogarth
Datierung
1752
Gattung
Druckgrafik
Technik
Radierung und Kupferstich
Maße
41,5 × 51,8 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

This is a drawing of a biblical courtroom scene. The image shows a group assembled in a grand architectural interior, with a figure in chains addressing a seated figure on a prominent seat. The setting includes a high ceiling with columns and drapery. To the left, a soldier stands with a spear, while other figures are observing or listening intently. Shadows and expressions enhance the tension and introspection of the scene. The detailed lines and shading suggest depth and texture, emphasizing the solemnity and gravity of the scene.

William Hogarth