Christ and the Woman taken in Adultery 1565

Pieter Bruegel the Elder’s “Christ and the Woman Taken in Adultery”, painted in 1565, depicts a scene from the Gospel of John, where Jesus intervenes to save a woman condemned to death for adultery. The painting captures a moment of tension and drama, with a crowd of figures surrounding the woman, their expressions a mixture of curiosity, judgment, and fear. Bruegel’s characteristic detailed and realistic style is evident in the depiction of the figures and their clothing, as well as the textured surface of the ground. This work, now housed in the Courtauld Gallery in London, is a prime example of Bruegel's talent for bringing biblical stories to life with a sense of realism and psychological depth.