Jesus Taken

Wenceslaus Hollar, after a follower of Hans Holbein the Younger

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a group of figures entangled in a complex arrangement of poles and swords. The scene is set against a rocky landscape with detailed clouds and a tree on the right. The figures are densely packed, each donning robes and interacting dynamically with the objects around them. A prominent torch with a flame is at the top left. The rocky mountains in the background provide depth, while the tree adds to the setting. The line work and forms are rendered in a style reminiscent of woodcut or etching techniques, suggesting a historical or mythological narrative.