Christ's Entry into Jerusalem

About this work

This image shows a busy street scene with a group of people gathered around a man on a donkey. The man has a golden halo and is reaching down, while others watch or kneel. Behind them, a walled city with towers and a dome rises, painted in flat colors like green, orange, and tan. The donkey and the halo suggest this is a religious scene, likely from a time when art was often hand-colored. The buildings and people look simple, with bold outlines and bright patches of color. Check out how this was made using the technique: woodcut.