Who painted Christ Washing the Apostles' Feet?

Christ Washing the Apostles' Feet was painted by German 15th Century in 1490.

Where can I see Christ Washing the Apostles' Feet?

Christ Washing the Apostles' Feet is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Christ Washing the Apostles' Feet?

Christ Washing the Apostles' Feet is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

Christ Washing the Apostles' Feet

German 15th Century , 1490

Christ Washing the Apostles' Feet is an ink print by the Renaissance artist German 15th Century. It dates from 1490 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Christ Washing the Apostles' Feet is a hand-colored woodcut print depicting a biblical scene.

Subject & Meaning

The print shows Christ kneeling to wash the feet of one of the apostles, surrounded by other figures with halos, set against a simple background of bare trees.

Technique & Style

The image was created using the woodcut technique, with lines carved into wood and then printed and colored by hand in flat, unshaded hues of tan, green, rose, and yellow.