Christ's Entry into Jerusalem 1500 - 1600

This anonymous Italian drawing from the 16th century depicts the biblical scene of Christ's entry into Jerusalem. The composition focuses on a central figure, Christ, as he is surrounded by a crowd, likely representing his followers and townspeople. The artist uses a hatched technique, layering lines to create tonal values and volume. This drawing is a preparatory study for a larger painting, and the detail in the faces and drapery suggests the artist's skillful hand. The depiction of the scene is both dramatic and solemn, capturing the weight of the moment as Christ makes his triumphant, yet ultimately tragic, entrance into Jerusalem.