Christ Taken Captive

Lucas Cranach der Ältere, in or before 1509

There is a drawing of several figures in a detailed scene. The characters are in varied attire and appear to be part of a dramatic narrative. Some hold weapons like spears and halberds. The background features a landscape with trees and a distant castle or settlement. Bold lines and cross-hatching are used to create texture and depth in the image.

Artist: Lucas Cranach der Ältere
Date: in or before 1509
Type: Print
Medium: woodcut
Collection: National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence: Public domain, CC0

Image description

There is a drawing of several figures in a detailed scene. The characters are in varied attire and appear to be part of a dramatic narrative. Some hold weapons like spears and halberds. The background features a landscape with trees and a distant castle or settlement. Bold lines and cross-hatching are used to create texture and depth in the image.

Lucas Cranach der Ältere