Christ Washing the Apostles' Feet

Deutsche Grafik 1490–1498, vers 1490

This is a painting of a group of figures gathered, with one kneeling and performing a gesture on another's foot, while other figures are seated around them. The scene is framed with a bold rectangular border. The figures are illustrated in a linear style with simplified forms, and the color palette includes earthy tones with touches of green and gold hues. The central figure kneels before another, who is seated, and appears engaged in an act of washing or anointing feet. The setup suggests an intimate gathering or ritual scene. The illustration is stylized, employing simple yet expressive lines to depict facial expressions and garments, giving it a woodcut appearance.
Artiste
Deutsche Grafik 1490–1498
Datation
vers 1490
Catégorie
Estampe
Technique
woodcut, hand-colored in tan, green, rose, and yellow
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

This is a painting of a group of figures gathered, with one kneeling and performing a gesture on another's foot, while other figures are seated around them. The scene is framed with a bold rectangular border. The figures are illustrated in a linear style with simplified forms, and the color palette includes earthy tones with touches of green and gold hues. The central figure kneels before another, who is seated, and appears engaged in an act of washing or anointing feet. The setup suggests an intimate gathering or ritual scene. The illustration is stylized, employing simple yet expressive lines to depict facial expressions and garments, giving it a woodcut appearance.

Deutsche Grafik 1490–1498