Christ Washing Saint Peter's Feet, from Speculum passionis domini nostri Ihesu Christi 1507

This woodcut by Hans Schäufelein depicts the biblical story of Christ washing Saint Peter’s feet. The scene is set in an interior space with a window and a door, where the Apostles are seated, watching Jesus perform the ritualistic washing of Peter's feet. The woodcut, created in 1507, demonstrates Schäufelein’s use of detailed line work to depict the scene, reflecting the strong influence of Albrecht Dürer on his art. The scene is depicted in a realistic way, with attention to detail in the clothing, expressions, and postures of the figures. The artwork is part of the Speculum Passionis Domini Nostri Ihesu Christi series, which is a collection of woodcuts that illustrate the Passion of Christ. The series served as a devotional tool for viewers to reflect upon Christ’s sacrifice.