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Christ's Entry into Jerusalem

German 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of an urban scene with architectural structures and figures interacting. The artwork depicts a cityscape with ancient-looking buildings in the background, characterized by varied roof shapes, towers, and domes with red and green hues. In the foreground, there are several figures in vibrant colored attire, centered around a mounted figure on a donkey. The buildings have detailed windows and stonework, suggesting a medieval or early Renaissance context. The style is reminiscent of early religious or historical paintings akin to illuminated manuscripts or iconographic depictions from the Middle Ages.

Artwork Details

Date
probably 1450
Medium
woodcut in light brown, hand-colored in red lake, green, black, tan, orange, and yellow
Dimensions
3086 × 4623 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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