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Christ Stripped of His Garment

Ludwig of Ulm

1450

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Religious

Dominant colour

Christ Stripped of His Garment is a 1450 ink by Ludwig of Ulm, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Ludwig of Ulm
When & what style?: 1450
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This medieval hand-colored woodcut depicts a scene where four men surround a central figure, Christ. The men, dressed in red and white attire, are positioned around Christ, who wears a yellow loincloth and a green headband. One man grasps Christ's right arm, while another holds his left. A third man stands behind Christ, holding up his right arm, and a fourth man stands to the right, wearing a hat. The scene is set against a simple background, with a green floor and a beige wall. The overall mood of the image is one of tension and drama, as the men seem to be restraining Christ. For more information on the artist behind this work, explore the art of Ludwig of Ulm.