The Temptation of Christ
1502
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1502
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Temptation of Christ is a 1502 ink by Master L. Cz., a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a bearded man in flowing robes standing in a rocky wilderness. Behind him, a small town sits on a hill, with buildings and a bridge. To his right, a horned creature crouches on a cliff, watching him. The man’s hands are raised, as if pushing away something unseen. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth in the landscape and fabric. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints with metal plates.
Master L. Cz. (active c. 1480–1505) was an anonymous late 15th-century German Renaissance printmaker. Only twelve engravings by his hand are extant, but their virtuosity establishes him as a talented artist whose work…
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