Artwork

The Passion: Christ before Caiaphas

The Passion:  Christ before Caiaphas, by Master of the Banderoles, 1462
The Passion:  Christ before Caiaphas, by Master of the Banderoles, 1462

The Passion: Christ before Caiaphas is a print by the Renaissance artist Master of the Banderoles. It dates from 1462 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

The Passion: Christ before Caiaphas is a print by the Master of the Banderoles, dated to around 1460.

Subject & Meaning

The work depicts a scene from the Passion of Christ, showing Jesus before Caiaphas, with Jesus identifiable by his halo. The other figures are tense and gesturing, conveying a sense of drama and conflict.

Technique & Style

The print is a black-and-white drawing with detailed renderings of faces and clothing. The artist's focus on texture and expression is evident in the treatment of the figures' garments and features.

History & Provenance

The print is now held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Master of the Banderoles

Artist

Master of the Banderoles

The Master of the Banderoles was an anonymous engraver who is thought to have worked in the northern Netherlands, perhaps in Geldern or Overijssel.

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