Christ before Annas

Lucas Cranach der Ältere, in or before 1509

The image is a detailed black and white illustration depicting a group scene that includes several people in elaborate clothing, gathered in what appears to be an architectural setting. The people are shown mostly from head to toe, with the central figures being a mix of armored and robed individuals. On the left, there's a crowd of people tightly packed together, and on the right, a distinct figure wearing a long, flowing robe and a hat with intricate details stands apart, possibly on a step. Their facial features are varied, with expressions showing fine detail, framed by hair that ranges from closely cropped to longer and wavier styles. Most individuals appear to wear hats or helmets that complement their attire. The clothing is a mix of armor with decorated shoulder plates and full-length robes. Around the people, there are various architectural elements, including a round arch in the background and a column supporting a ledge where an intricately carved mythical creature seems to perch. This ledge has detailed carvings of faces and foliage. Shields or crests adorn the walls. At the center, there is a curled-up figure, possibly an animal.
작가
Lucas Cranach der Ältere
연대
in or before 1509
종류
Print
기법
woodcut
소장처
National Gallery of Art, Washington
라이선스
퍼블릭 도메인, CC0

이미지 설명

The image is a detailed black and white illustration depicting a group scene that includes several people in elaborate clothing, gathered in what appears to be an architectural setting. The people are shown mostly from head to toe, with the central figures being a mix of armored and robed individuals. On the left, there's a crowd of people tightly packed together, and on the right, a distinct figure wearing a long, flowing robe and a hat with intricate details stands apart, possibly on a step. Their facial features are varied, with expressions showing fine detail, framed by hair that ranges from closely cropped to longer and wavier styles. Most individuals appear to wear hats or helmets that complement their attire. The clothing is a mix of armor with decorated shoulder plates and full-length robes. Around the people, there are various architectural elements, including a round arch in the background and a column supporting a ledge where an intricately carved mythical creature seems to perch. This ledge has detailed carvings of faces and foliage. Shields or crests adorn the walls. At the center, there is a curled-up figure, possibly an animal.

Lucas Cranach der Ältere