Jesus before Annas

Wenceslaus Hollar, after a follower of Hans Holbein the Younger

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of several monks and religious figures in an interior setting. The individuals are gathered around a central figure seated on a throne-like chair elevated on a platform with steps leading up to it. The background features arches and pillars, with candles on stands positioned on either side of the central figure. The figures are dressed in clergy robes, and two of them hold staffs. The composition suggests a ceremonial or religious meeting, with a focus on the central seated figure. The drawing is rendered in fine lines creating depth and texture.