Christ Taken Prisoner

Hans Leonard Schäufelein

Associated Names
Hans Leonard Schäufelein

Artist, German, c. 1480/1485 - 1538/1540

This is a drawing of armed figures in intense interaction within a detailed natural and architectural backdrop. The figures are muscular and wield weapons such as swords and spears, conveying movement and tension. They have expressive faces and dynamic poses. In the background, there are rolling hills and a building atop a hill. The artwork showcases strong contrasts and bold lines, typical of Renaissance woodcut prints, emphasizing detail and expression. The use of light and shadow enhances the drama of the scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.7630

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bartsch, no. 34


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1802

  • Bartsch, Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna, 1802-1821: Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna: J.V. Degen, 1802-1821.

Wikidata ID

Q65020692

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