Christ and the Women Sinners, plate thirteen from A Life 1884

"Christ and the Women Sinners" is an etching from a series titled "A Life" by the German artist Max Klinger. Completed in 1884, the print depicts Jesus Christ standing amongst a group of people, radiating an ethereal glow, while a group of women sit in the foreground. The scene is filled with drama, characterized by stark contrasts in light and shadow, representing the artist's symbolic approach to the complexities of human nature. Klinger's intricate details and powerful imagery contribute to a dramatic depiction of a Biblical story, highlighting the spiritual and psychological aspects of religious themes. This work is currently housed in the Art Institute of Chicago.