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Christ and the Woman taken in Adultery, mid-16th century. Creator: Workshop of Lucas Cranach the Elder
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Christ and the Woman taken in Adultery, mid-16th century. Creator: Workshop of Lucas Cranach the Elder
Christ and the Woman taken in Adultery, mid-16th century
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Adultery Anger Angry Beards Compassion Compassionate Cranach Lucas Cranach The Elder Lucas Fury Hypocrisy Hypocrite Judgement Judging Judgment Life Of Christ Lucas Cranach The Elder Northern Renaissance Pointing Protecting Protector Rage National Museum Sweden Nationalmuseum Sweden Stockholm National Museum
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This evocative mid-16th century oil on panel painting, created by the Workshop of Lucas Cranach the Elder, depicts a pivotal moment in the New Testament as Jesus of Nazareth confronts the crowd gathered to stone the woman taken in adultery. With a bearded, beaming Christ at the center, His compassionate gaze and outstretched hand offer protection and mercy to the woman, who cowered before the angry mob. The hypocritical men, with their furrowed brows and clenched fists, brandish their stones, ready to execute the law. The contrast between the calm, bearded face of Christ and the fury of the mob is striking, highlighting the concept of judgment and hypocrisy in the face of compassion and forgiveness. This masterpiece, a testament to the Northern Renaissance, is a powerful reminder of the complexities of human emotion and the enduring power of mercy. Originally from Germany, it is now housed in the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm, Sweden, and serves as a significant heritage art piece for the world to appreciate.
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