Christ lead to Prison

c. 1490

German 15th Century

Associated Names
The image shows multiple figures from the waist up, with one central figure being focused upon. The central figure is seated and has long dark hair with facial markings or wounds visible, and is wearing a brown robe. This figure is surrounded by other standing figures, some wearing garments in red, blue, and yellow, with hoods and hats on their heads. One figure is raising their arm near the central figure's head, another holds a flag with a symbol, and one figure holds a club. The figures are closely grouped together. The central figure appears to have a golden circular halo. The background shows a landscape with abstracted greenery and sky elements.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    hand-colored woodcut

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5744

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Schreiber Manuel, no. 3448


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1911

  • Schreiber, Wilhelm. Manuel de l'amateur de la gravure sur bois et sur metal au XVe siecle. 5 vols.Berlin and Leipzig, 1891-1910.

Wikidata ID

Q65018763

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