Who painted Christ and the Adultress?

Christ and the Adultress was painted by Pedro Perret in 1579.

Where can I see Christ and the Adultress?

Christ and the Adultress is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Christ and the Adultress?

Christ and the Adultress is associated with Renaissance.

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Artwork

Christ and the Adultress

Pedro Perret , 1579

Christ and the Adultress is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Pedro Perret. It dates from 1579 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower left, in image, in plate: BRVEGEL. M.D.LXV.; lower center, in image, in plate: P. Perret. fe 79; lower right, in image, in plate: Cum Privilegio; bottom center, within composition:DVE SONDER ONDE IS / DIE; lower margin, in plate: QVI SINE PECCATO EST VESTRVM, PRIMVS IN ILLAM LAPIDEM MITTAT. Ioan. 8. / Antverpiae apud Petrum de Iode.; verso, lower right: [unidentified collector's mark?]

About this work

Overview

Christ and the Adultress is a 1579 engraving on laid paper by Pedro Perret, depicting a dramatic biblical scene.

Subject & Meaning

The engraving illustrates a moment of accusation, with a kneeling woman (the adultress) clutching a stone, surrounded by a crowd exhibiting anger, shock, and indignation. A robed figure points at her, emphasizing her condemnation.

Technique & Style

Perret employed intricate line work to convey intense emotions through the characters' body language and facial expressions. The dark background, with subtle suggestions of architectural elements, heightens the dramatic tension.

History & Provenance

Created in 1579, specific details about the engraving's provenance are not provided in the available information.

Context

The inclusion of Latin text at the bottom references a biblical narrative, though the primary focus of the composition is on capturing the emotional intensity of the scene rather than direct biblical illustration.