Christ before Caiaphas
1535
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1535
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Christ before Caiaphas is a 1535 ink by Sebald Beham, a Renaissance work, depicting visitation, held at National Gallery of Art.
You see Jesus standing before a group of men, likely priests, in a dimly lit room. He's the center of attention, with the others looking at him or talking to each other. The scene is simple, with not many details. This woodcut is interesting because it shows a moment from the Bible, a moment of tension and questioning. To learn more about the artist's style and other works like this, look up the artist: Beham, Sebald.
