Christ and the Apostles and the Holy Women
1507
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1507
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows a group of people gathered around a central figure. The scene is set in a landscape with hills, trees, and buildings in the background. The figures are dressed in robes and are engaged in various activities. In the foreground, a woman is kneeling and holding a bowl, while others are standing or sitting around her. The figures are depicted in a detailed and realistic manner, with intricate folds in their clothing and expressive facial expressions. The painting is a woodcut, created by Graf I, Urs, and is part of the Renaissance movement. To learn more about the techniques used in this painting, look up the woodcut technique.