Der Schatzbehalter: Christ before Caiaphas (verso)
1491
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1491
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Der Schatzbehalter: Christ before Caiaphas (verso) is a 1491 by Michael Wolgemut, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a group of men in robes gathered around a central figure, possibly Christ, in a stone building. The men wear various hats and have distinct facial features. One man points at Christ, who stands with his hands bound. In the background, a decorative curtain hangs on the right, and a stone wall with arches is visible on the left. The scene is rendered in a detailed, realistic style. If you're interested in learning more about this style, you might want to explore the Renaissance movement.
