Landscape with the Temptation of Christ 1549 - 1559

This etching, created by Hieronymus Cock between 1549 and 1559, depicts the biblical story of the Temptation of Christ. The scene is set in a dense forest, the trees intricately detailed with swirling branches and gnarled roots, creating a sense of mystery and isolation. In the foreground, Christ stands to the left, facing the Devil who appears to be offering him bread. The artist's use of line and shading emphasizes the contrasting figures and the dramatic setting. The scene, set against a backdrop of a distant river and a sky filled with birds, emphasizes the struggle of Christ to resist temptation. The artwork is part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.