Artwork
Christ Led Away After His Arrest
Christ Led Away After His Arrest is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Jacob Cornelisz van Oostsanen. It dates from 1512 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Christ Led Away After His Arrest is a 1512 woodcut on laid paper by Jacob Cornelisz van Oostsanen, a prominent artist in early 16th-century Amsterdam.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a scene from the Passion narrative, showing Christ being led away after his arrest, surrounded by soldiers and onlookers. The chaotic scene conveys tension and drama.
Technique & Style
The woodcut features sharp lines and dramatic lighting, with dark shadows and bright highlights from torches, creating a sense of movement and energy.
History & Provenance
Created during Amsterdam's expansion as a cultural center, the work reflects the artist's contribution to the region's artistic development through printmaking and painting.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jacob Cornelisz van Oostsanen (before 1470 – 1533) was a Northern Netherlandish designer of woodcuts and painter.
