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Christ lead to Prison

German 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

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.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1490
Medium
hand-colored woodcut
Dimensions
2463 × 3332 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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