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Jesus Preaching in the Temple, by German 16th Century, ink, 1550

Jesus Preaching in the Temple

German 16th Century

1550

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Jesus Preaching in the Temple is a 1550 ink by German 16th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
German 16th Century
When & what style?
1550 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

The image shows a black and white engraving of a scene from the Bible. In the center, Jesus is standing at a pulpit, preaching to a group of people sitting on the floor. The people are dressed in robes and turbans, and some of them are holding books or looking up at Jesus. The background of the engraving is a simple, arched doorway with a few columns. The overall style of the engraving is detailed and intricate, with lots of fine lines and textures. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to look up the Renaissance movement.

About the artist

Portrait of German 16th Century
Artist

German 16th Century

A German artist from the late 1500s drew lively scenes of knights clashing in parades and mock battles.

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