Christ and the Woman Taken in Adultery

16th century

Netherlandish 16th Century

Associated Names
Netherlandish 16th Century

Artist

This is a drawing of an architectural interior with figures. The scene shows a group of individuals within a grand classical architectural setting characterized by tall columns and a large, ornate doorway. The figures are dressed in traditional, flowing robes. The background architecture includes intricate details like pilasters and a circular window above the door. The floor is a checkered pattern. The drawing uses sepia tones and a composition style reminiscent of European Renaissance art.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink with brown and gray wash on laidpaper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 15.3 x 20.7 cm (6 x 8 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.8894

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center verso in brown ink: Woman taken in Adultry

Wikidata ID

Q64618176

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