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Christ before Herod, c. 1591. Creator: Jacopo Ligozzi
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Christ before Herod, c. 1591. Creator: Jacopo Ligozzi
Christ before Herod, c. 1591
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Brown Ink Group Of People Halberd Herod Herod Antipas Iacopo Ligozzi Jacopo Ligozzi Life Of Christ Ligozzi Iacopo Ligozzi Jacopo Wash
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Christ before Herod
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is a captivating drawing by the Florentine artist Jacopo Ligozzi, created around 1591. This evocative work of art depicts a pivotal moment from the New Testament, as Jesus of Nazareth stands before King Herod Antipas in the presence of a group of men. Herod, dressed in regal attire and seated on a throne, scrutinizes Jesus with a mixture of curiosity and suspicion. The background is filled with a crowd of onlookers, including soldiers with halberds and other weapons, adding an air of tension and unease. The drawing is executed in pen and brown ink with brown and gray brown wash heightened with white gouache on brown prepared laid paper. The monochrome palette adds to the somber and introspective atmosphere, while the intricate details and expressive facial features bring the characters to life. The use of contrasting textures, from the smooth skin of Christ to the rough, fur-trimmed robes of Herod and his soldiers, further enhances the visual impact of the composition. This masterpiece by Jacopo Ligozzi is a testament to the rich artistic heritage of Italy during the sixteenth century. It can be found in the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., where it continues to captivate audiences and inspire reflection on the complexities of the human experience and the enduring power of religious art. The drawing invites us to contemplate the encounter between Christ and Herod, a moment of confrontation and potential danger in the life of Christ as recounted in the New Testament.
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