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The Presentation

Print
ca. 1498 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This print is one of a set of 12 woodcuts that tell the story of the Crucifixion and Passion of Christ. The German painter and printmaker Albrecht Dürer transformed the narrative and expressive potential of printmaking. His 'Large Passion' series is a vivid and animated rendering of the gospel story.

The Roman governor Pontius Pilate offered to spare Christ’s life and release him. Here, the hostile mob insist that they want him crucified. Dürer has given the faces in the crowd grotesque expressions to reflect the wickedness of their actions. The tall soldier in the foreground is dressed as a mercenary.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Titles
  • The Presentation (generic title)
  • The Large Passion (series title)
Materials and techniques
Woodcut on paper
Brief description
Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528); 'The Presentation' from the 'Large Passion' series; 1498; woodcut
Physical description
Black and white woodcut. Pontuis Pilate is depicted at the entrance to his house showing Christ to the mob.
Dimensions
  • Height: 39.7cm
  • Width: 28.6cm
Credit line
Bequeathed by Miss G. E. Carthew
Subjects depicted
Summary
This print is one of a set of 12 woodcuts that tell the story of the Crucifixion and Passion of Christ. The German painter and printmaker Albrecht Dürer transformed the narrative and expressive potential of printmaking. His 'Large Passion' series is a vivid and animated rendering of the gospel story.

The Roman governor Pontius Pilate offered to spare Christ’s life and release him. Here, the hostile mob insist that they want him crucified. Dürer has given the faces in the crowd grotesque expressions to reflect the wickedness of their actions. The tall soldier in the foreground is dressed as a mercenary.
Associated objects
Collection
Accession number
E.704-1940

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Record createdJune 15, 2005
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