1490
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Before Caiaphas is a 1490 ink by German 15th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting depicts a scene with Jesus Christ at its center, surrounded by four men. Jesus is dressed in a long brown robe, while the men wear red and green attire. One of the men is shown with his hands raised, as if in a gesture of accusation or protest. The scene is set against a backdrop of a building, with a doorway visible behind the figures. The overall atmosphere of the painting appears to be one of tension and drama, with the central figure of Jesus standing out amidst the surrounding activity. The use of bold colors and dynamic composition creates a sense of energy and movement in the painting. To learn more about the artistic techniques used in this piece, explore the technique of woodcut.
This 15th-century German artist carved vivid religious scenes into metal and wood, then hand-painted them in bright, symbolic colors.
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