Christ Taken by the Jews 1508

Albrecht Dürer's "Christ Taken by the Jews" (1508) is a masterful example of a Renaissance-era woodcut. This small-scale print depicts a scene of intense drama from the Gospel of John: the arrest of Jesus Christ by the Jewish authorities. Dürer's detailed engraving, characterized by meticulous lines and strong contrasts, creates a sense of urgency and chaos in the scene. The figures are depicted with great anatomical accuracy and expressive detail, making their emotions palpable. This print, originally intended for private devotion, offers a powerful testament to Dürer's technical skill and his understanding of human emotion and religious narratives.