Christ before Pilate
Albrecht Altdorfer, c. 1513
- Artist
- Albrecht Altdorfer
- Datare
- c. 1513
- Tip
- Tehnică
- woodcut on laid paper
- Dimensiuni
- 7.2 × 4.8 cm
- Colecție
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licență
- Domeniu public, CC0
Descrierea imaginii
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.