Who painted Christ and the Apostles and the Holy Women?

Christ and the Apostles and the Holy Women was painted by Urs Graf I in 1507.

Where can I see Christ and the Apostles and the Holy Women?

Christ and the Apostles and the Holy Women is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Christ and the Apostles and the Holy Women?

Christ and the Apostles and the Holy Women is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

Christ and the Apostles and the Holy Women

Urs Graf I , 1507

Christ and the Apostles and the Holy Women is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Urs Graf I. It dates from 1507 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Christ and the Apostles and the Holy Women is a 1507 woodcut print by Urs Graf I, depicting a gathering of religious figures in a landscaped setting.

Subject & Meaning

The print shows Christ surrounded by the Apostles and Holy Women, with a kneeling woman in the foreground holding a bowl, suggesting a scene of devotion or Last Supper-esque intimacy.

Technique & Style

Executed in woodcut, the work features detailed, realistic renderings of figures, clothing, and facial expressions, characteristic of Graf's contribution to Renaissance printmaking.

History & Provenance

Created in 1507 by Urs Graf I, specific provenance details are not provided, highlighting its attribution and date as primary historical context.

Context

Part of the Renaissance movement, this woodcut reflects the era's emphasis on detailed realism and religious themes in print media.