Christ before Herod

Italienische Grafik 1579–1623, c. 1591

This is a painting of a historical scene with figures in classical attire. The image shows a gathering of figures, with one seated on a throne elevated on a platform, flanked by others who seem to be guards wielding spears. The seated figure is under a canopy, and is engaging with standing figures who appear to be in discussion or negotiation, with some in supplication or distress. The setting is a grand architectural space, with columns and arches in the background. The artwork uses a monochromatic palette of brown and beige tones, giving it a sculptural and historic feel.
Artist
Italienische Grafik 1579–1623
Date
c. 1591
Type
Drawing
Medium
pen and brown ink with brown and gray-brown wash, heightened with white gouache, on brown prepared laid paper
Dimensions
46.9 × 37.4 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting of a historical scene with figures in classical attire. The image shows a gathering of figures, with one seated on a throne elevated on a platform, flanked by others who seem to be guards wielding spears. The seated figure is under a canopy, and is engaging with standing figures who appear to be in discussion or negotiation, with some in supplication or distress. The setting is a grand architectural space, with columns and arches in the background. The artwork uses a monochromatic palette of brown and beige tones, giving it a sculptural and historic feel.

Italienische Grafik 1579–1623