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Christ and the Adulteress [recto]

German 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a drawing with several figures. In the center, a woman is kneeling, with her body slightly turned to the left, and arms extended outward. She has elaborate hair embellished with decorations and wears a long, flowing garment. Behind her, several standing men are depicted, one with a halo. The background features a mountainous landscape with trees, a path, and buildings or hills. The scene is depicted in monochrome colors.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1600
Medium
pen and brush and black ink with brush and gray ink and gray wash heightened with white on gray prepared paper
Dimensions
4142 × 3255 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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