Christ before Caiaphas
c. 1515
Albrecht Altdorfer turns a biblical trial into a chaotic scene in this intense woodcut. On the right, the High Priest Caiaphas stands with arms crossed, radiating stern authority while a mob of soldiers and accusers pushes forward, their faces twisted in agitation. You can spot the artist's 'AA' monogram at the very top center, acting like a Renaissance graffiti tag. This print is part of his famous 'Small Passion' series, where he mastered the art of squeezing epic religious drama into tiny, highly detailed blocks of wood.
- Technique
- Woodcut
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