Bespotting 1521

"Bespotting" is a small-scale drawing by Dutch artist Lucas van Leyden, dating back to 1521. The artwork depicts the moment when Christ is blindfolded and mocked by his tormentors before his crucifixion, a scene from the Passion of Christ. The scene is depicted in a realistic, detailed style typical of Northern Renaissance art. The small size and delicate detail of the work suggest that it may have been part of a larger devotional book. The piece is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.