Verspottung 1923

Karl Jacob Hirsch's 1923 lithograph, "Verspottung" (Mocking), depicts a scene of the biblical story of Jesus's trial. The scene takes place within a diamond shape, a stylistic choice employed by the artist to create a sense of confinement and drama. The central figure, Jesus, is bound, with a pained expression, surrounded by figures who mock him. The use of bold, expressive lines and dark tones contributes to the powerful portrayal of a deeply moving moment in religious history.