Christus voor Herodes 1582 - 1671

"Christus voor Herodes" (Christ Before Herod), an engraving by Heinrich Ulrich, depicts a scene from the Passion of Christ. The artwork, dated 1582-1671, showcases the moment when Jesus is presented before Herod, who is seated on a throne, surrounded by armed guards. The artist uses detailed linework to depict the figures and the setting, emphasizing the dramatic tension between the figures. The inscription at the bottom of the image reads: "Viri impi dixerunt opprimamus virum iustum iniuste" (The wicked men said, Let us oppress the righteous man unjustly), which provides a theological context for the scene. The small size of the artwork (89 mm x 71 mm) makes it a powerful and intimate portrayal of this significant biblical moment.