Jesus for Annas 1568

This is a small, anonymous print titled "Jesus for Annas." Annas was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, the high priest who sent Jesus to Pontius Pilate to be crucified. The image shows us Jesus brought before Annas, bound in ropes as he is pushed forward by a group of men. Annas sits enthroned. Below him a man warms himself by a fire, as described in the Gospels. The print doesn't shy away from exploring power dynamics. Jesus is positioned as vulnerable, while Annas is presented as powerful and imposing. The emotional intensity of the scene is palpable; you can feel the tension and the injustice. The artist challenges traditional representations by highlighting the raw, human aspects of this encounter. Consider how this image reflects historical attitudes toward authority, justice, and religious persecution. It serves as a reminder of the importance of questioning power and standing up for one's beliefs.