Christ before Annas c. 1480

Israhel van Meckenem's engraving "Christ before Annas" (c. 1480) depicts the moment from the Gospel of John where Jesus is brought before Annas, the high priest, after his arrest. The scene is set in a grand hall, with Annas seated on a throne surrounded by his guards. Jesus, kneeling in the foreground, appears to be in distress, with a soldier striking him. The meticulous detail and linear style of the engraving are characteristic of Northern Renaissance art. This print was likely intended for devotional use, illustrating a key moment in Christ's Passion.