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Four Scenes from the Life of Christ

Georges Hurtrel

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a series of religious scenes divided into four quadrants. In the upper left quadrant, a figure is mounted on a donkey surrounded by a crowd. The upper right quadrant shows an interior with figures gathered around engaged in an act of teaching or discussion, highlighted by architectural elements. The lower left quadrant portrays figures in a formal posture, possibly in a procession or ceremonial context. The lower right quadrant reveals an interior setting where a group is interacting around a central figure. The scenes are detailed with an emphasis on architectural and figural elements, in shades of grey with gold highlights. The style is reminiscent of religious iconography from early Renaissance or late Gothic periods.

Artwork Details

Date
in or before 1870
Medium
pen and black ink with black wash, heightened with white and gold, on gray prepared paper (grisaille)
Dimensions
4066 × 3615 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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