Christus voor Kajafas 1548

"Christus voor Kajafas" (Christ Before Caiaphas) is a 1548 engraving by Dirck Volckertsz Coornhert, depicting the biblical scene of Jesus being bound and led before the High Priest Caiaphas. The engraving, now in the Rijksmuseum, shows a dramatic moment of Christ's Passion. Coornhert's detailed and powerful depiction highlights the contrast between the physical violence and Jesus' passive acceptance. This artwork showcases the Northern Renaissance style with its intricate detail and focus on realism.