1513
ink
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Arrest of Christ is a 1513 ink by Albrecht Altdorfer, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This woodcut depicts a dramatic scene of Jesus' arrest, with a group of men surrounding him. The central figure, likely Jesus, is shown with his arms outstretched and his head tilted back, as if in a moment of surrender or prayer. The men around him are armed with swords and spears, their faces contorted in anger and aggression. In the background, there are trees and a sense of chaos, with figures rushing to and fro. The overall mood is one of tension and conflict, as if the moment of arrest is about to unfold. The use of bold lines and dramatic shading adds to the emotional intensity of the scene, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure and the action unfolding around him. To learn more about this style of art, explore the Renaissance movement.
Albrecht Altdorfer (c. 1480 – 12 February 1538) was a German painter, engraver and architect of the Renaissance working in Regensburg. Along with Lucas Cranach the Elder and Wolf Huber he is regarded to be the main…
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