Artwork
The Passion: Christ before Caiaphas
The Passion: Christ before Caiaphas is a print by the Renaissance artist Master of the Banderoles. It dates from 1462 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1942.301
- Credit line
- Dudley P. Allen Fund
About this work
Overview
The Passion: Christ before Caiaphas is a print by the Master of the Banderoles, dated to around 1460.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts a scene from the Passion of Christ, showing Jesus before Caiaphas, with Jesus identifiable by his halo. The other figures are tense and gesturing, conveying a sense of drama and conflict.
Technique & Style
The print is a black-and-white drawing with detailed renderings of faces and clothing. The artist's focus on texture and expression is evident in the treatment of the figures' garments and features.
History & Provenance
The print is now held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
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Artist & collection
Artist
The Master of the Banderoles was an anonymous engraver who is thought to have worked in the northern Netherlands, perhaps in Geldern or Overijssel.
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