The Pharisees Wish to Stone Christ

Georg Pencz

Associated Names
Georg Pencz

Artist, German, c. 1500 - 1550

The image shows five figures depicted from head to toe. The central figure on the left wears a long robe and a tall hat, gesturing towards the figure on the right. The central figure has a prominent beard and a serious expression. The other figures on the left vary in gestures and attire. The figure on the far right stands slightly apart from the group, facing them. This figure has lengthy hair and a beard, with a halo of light around the head. The figure wears a long robe and gestures towards the other figures. The background contains a tall rectangular structure with an arched entrance, and the ground is covered with small dots. Two small symbols and the number "15" are printed at the top of the image.

Media Options

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.6715

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 56, State only


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.

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

Wikidata ID

Q65020046

You may be interested in

Loading Results