The Pharisees Wish to Stone Christ

Georg Pencz

1525

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Religious

About this work

This engraving shows a group of men in robes, some pointing and gesturing angrily. One man on the right glows with rays behind his head, looking calm while others surround him. In the background, there’s a simple building and a small chest on the ground. The scene looks like a moment of conflict, with the glowing figure at the center standing out. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, giving the figures depth. Want to see more? Check out how engraving works to create these detailed images.