Christ Driving the Traders from the Temple
1570 - 1670
Jesus is having none of it in this chaotic scene! Standing under a grand archway topped with a crescent moon, he uses a whip to chase the merchants and money-changers out of the temple. The crowd is a mess of panic—people are scrambling to grab boxes and baskets, while a pig wanders near a pit in the foreground as if oblivious to the divine drama. The background features a sprawling cityscape with eclectic architecture, blending European-style buildings with exotic domes. It’s a vivid take on the 'Cleansing of the Temple,' packed with the kind of busy, detailed storytelling that invites you to zoom in and discover a dozen mini-dramas happening in the crowd.