Council of High Priests c. 1490

"Council of High Priests" is a woodcut print from around 1490 by an anonymous artist. The print depicts a scene from the Bible, likely the trial of Jesus. The figures are drawn in a simple, yet detailed style, with strong outlines and flat areas of color. The artist has used hatching to create the impression of volume and texture in the clothing and figures. The print is typical of the style of religious art that was popular in the late medieval period. The figures are rendered in a realistic manner, but with a stylized and symbolic quality. The overall effect is one of solemnity and drama.