1518
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
The Temptation of Christ is a 1518 by Lucas van Leyden, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This etching shows two men in a rocky, outdoor setting. One sits on a rock, dressed in flowing robes, with a calm but focused face. The other kneels, holding a staff and a small object that looks like a book or a stone. Behind them, a distant town sits on a hill, with trees and a winding path. The kneeling man seems to be offering something to the seated figure, who rests one hand on his knee. The artist used deep shadows and strong lines to show the folds in their clothes and the rough texture of the rocks. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and dark to create drama.
Lucas van Leyden (1494 – 8 August 1533), was a Dutch painter and printmaker in engraving and woodcut. Lucas van Leyden was among the first Dutch exponents of genre painting and was a very accomplished engraver.
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