Passional Christi and Antishristi 1521

"Passional Christi und Antishristi" (1521) is a woodcut by Lucas Cranach the Elder depicting the Triumphal Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, a pivotal moment in the Passion of Christ narrative. Cranach, a leading German Renaissance artist, employed a clear and detailed style, emphasizing the solemn procession of Christ on a donkey, accompanied by his disciples and a crowd. This woodcut, likely intended for a devotional book, served as a visual aid for the faithful, allowing them to contemplate the events of Christ's final days. The work exemplifies Cranach's mastery of woodcut technique, employing fine lines and subtle shading to capture the scene's emotional intensity.