Christ Led Away After His Arrest
1512
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1512
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white woodcut showing a crowd of people in the dark. Jesus is in the center, walking with his hands tied, while soldiers and onlookers surround him. The scene looks chaotic, with some people holding torches and others pointing or reaching out. Notice how the artist used sharp lines to show the tension and movement in the crowd. The lighting is dramatic, with dark shadows and bright spots from the torches. If you like this style, look up woodcut to see how artists create prints like this.
