Christus en zijn discipelen in het huis van de Farizeeër weigeren de rituele handwassing 1482 - 1484

This woodcut depicts a scene of tension and defiance, created by the Master of Gouda II, at an unknown date. It portrays Christ and his disciples in the house of a Pharisee, pointedly refusing the ritual washing of hands. The image speaks to the fraught relationship between spiritual purity and external rituals, challenging the religious norms of the time. The unwashed hands become a symbol of resistance against hollow traditions. We are invited to consider the emotional weight of challenging religious norms. It humanizes the act of questioning established practices, making it a relatable experience. The choice to depict this moment, where Christ challenges the Pharisees, highlights the complex interplay between religious law, personal conviction, and social identity. The woodcut captures a moment of defiance and disagreement. It serves as a reminder of the courage required to challenge established norms.