Christ and the Adulteress
1550
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Christ and the Adulteress is a 1550 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
The painting depicts a scene with Jesus Christ standing in the center, surrounded by a crowd of people. He is wearing a red robe with a blue cloak draped over his shoulders, and his right hand is extended towards a woman kneeling before him. The woman is dressed in a white robe and has her head bowed in a gesture of shame or repentance. In the background, a group of men are gathered, some of whom appear to be pointing or gesturing towards the woman. The atmosphere of the scene is one of tension and drama, with the central figure of Jesus looming large over the proceedings. This painting is reminiscent of the works of the artist 21981_person, who was known for their dramatic and emotionally charged depictions of biblical scenes.
Your cart is empty
Explore artworks →
