Artwork
Christ before the High Council
Christ before the High Council is a print by Wilhelm Morgner. It dates from 1913 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Christ before the High Council is a linocut print created by Wilhelm Morgner in 1913, featuring a simplified, geometric representation of a figure.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a figure, likely Christ, seated on a flat base, referencing the biblical scene of Christ before the High Council. The simplified form and abstracted features convey a sense of spirituality and contemplation.
Technique & Style
The linocut is printed in blue on laid tissue paper, with a bold black shape against a light background. The image is characterized by rough, angular lines and a wavy outline, demonstrating Morgner's expressive and non-naturalistic style.
History & Provenance
Created in 1913, Christ before the High Council is a representative work from Wilhelm Morgner's early 20th-century oeuvre, showcasing his experimentation with linocut and abstracted forms.
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