The Entry into Jerusalem

The Entry into Jerusalem

German 15th Century

1480

paint

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows Jesus riding a donkey, surrounded by a crowd of people. He's wearing a long white robe and has a halo around his head. The people around him are dressed in robes of different colors, and some of them are holding their hands up in the air. The scene is set against a backdrop of buildings, with a red and yellow patterned wall behind Jesus. The painting is done in a style that's typical of the Renaissance period, with bold lines and bright colors. The artist has used a technique called metalcut to create the image, which gives it a sense of depth and texture. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to check out the Renaissance movement.

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