The Arrest of Christ, from Speculum passionis domini nostri Ihesu Christi 1507

"The Arrest of Christ" is a woodcut print from 1507 by German artist Hans Schäufelein. The print depicts the dramatic moment when Jesus is seized by Roman soldiers in the Garden of Gethsemane. The composition is dynamic, with soldiers surrounding Jesus, their faces contorted in anger and determination. This woodcut was created as part of a larger series of prints illustrating the Passion of Christ, demonstrating the artist's interest in religious narratives. The print's detailed, expressive lines and stark contrasts of light and dark contribute to its powerful emotional impact.