Christ Presented to the People 1560 - 1599

"Christ Presented to the People" is a black chalk drawing on paper by the German Renaissance artist Caspar Fraisinger, created between 1560 and 1599. The drawing depicts the moment when Christ, stripped of his garments, is presented to the crowd by Pontius Pilate. Fraisinger captures the dramatic tension of the scene with detailed figures and a sense of depth, highlighting the contrast between Christ's vulnerability and the throng's anticipation. The drawing, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides a glimpse into Fraisinger's skillful draftsmanship and his ability to evoke religious themes with powerful imagery.