The Presentation
Print
ca. 1498 (made)
ca. 1498 (made)
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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.
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.
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| 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. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by Miss G. E. Carthew |
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| 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. |
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| Accession number | E.704-1940 |
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| Record created | June 15, 2005 |
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