Christ and the Adulteress by Lucas Cranach the Elder

Christ and the Adulteress 1532

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Museum of Fine Arts (MFA), Boston, MA, US

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portrait

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jesus-christ

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portrait head and shoulder

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animal portrait

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christianity

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portrait drawing

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facial portrait

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fine art portrait

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christ

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"Christ and the Adulteress" is a 1532 painting by Lucas Cranach the Elder that depicts a scene from the Gospel of John, where Jesus defends an adulterous woman from stoning. Cranach uses bold, vibrant colors and detailed figures to depict the scene. The painting is known for its realism and powerful depiction of the confrontation between Jesus and the woman’s accusers. The painting is held at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.

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