Christ before Pilate

Albrecht Altdorfer, c. 1513

This is a drawing of a group of armored figures in a medieval setting. The scene features figures dressed in armor, holding weapons, gathered under an archway. The drawing includes detailed lines and hatching to show texture and depth, especially in the clothing folds and archway. The composition guides the viewer's focus towards the figures' interaction, implying a moment of dialogue or confrontation. The architectural canopy on the left enhances the medieval atmosphere of the scene.
Artist
Albrecht Altdorfer
Date
c. 1513
Type
Print
Medium
woodcut on laid paper
Dimensions
7.2 × 4.8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of a group of armored figures in a medieval setting. The scene features figures dressed in armor, holding weapons, gathered under an archway. The drawing includes detailed lines and hatching to show texture and depth, especially in the clothing folds and archway. The composition guides the viewer's focus towards the figures' interaction, implying a moment of dialogue or confrontation. The architectural canopy on the left enhances the medieval atmosphere of the scene.

Albrecht Altdorfer