The Woman taken in Adultery
1750
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
18th Century aeneas
1750
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows a dramatic scene with a crowd of people gathered around a woman being accused. Some men stand tall in robes, pointing at her, while others kneel on the floor, looking down. A few figures in the background watch from a doorway, and the whole scene feels tense and crowded. The title at the bottom says this is *The Woman Taken in Adultery*, a story from the Bible. The artist, Kilian, copied it from another painter’s work, but added his own style to the print. If you like this, check out Kilian, Philipp Andreas for more of his detailed prints.
