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Christ Led Away After His Arrest

Jacob Cornelisz van Oostsanen

National Gallery of Art

This image depicts several figures in a circular composition engaged in a dynamic scene. The figures are elegantly dressed in period-style clothing and are shown in a chaotic struggle. Some hold torches and spears. The figures have intricate details, expressive facial expressions, and energetic poses. In the foreground, there are foliage and rocks, and a darker area in the bottom right. The style of the image is reminiscent of Renaissance era engravings.

Artwork Details

Date
1512
Medium
woodcut on laid paper
Dimensions
3591 × 3552 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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