Christ Presented to the People
The Met
Artist: Lucas van Leyden(German, probably late 16th century)
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil, gold, and silver on linden
Dimensions: 10 7/8 x 18 in. (27.6 x 45.7 cm)
Credit Line: Marquand Collection, Gift of Henry G. Marquand, 1889
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A crowded town square with many figures, a raised platform, and buildings under a cloudy sky
Detailed Description
A wide, horizontal scene depicts a crowded urban area under a light blue sky with scattered white clouds. In the foreground, a large crowd of people fills the lower half of the image. Many figures wear long robes and various head coverings, in earthy tones, reds, blues, and yellows. Some are gesturing, looking up towards a raised platform in the middle ground. A small white dog sits near the bottom center, and several children are present among the adults. The middle ground features a large, elevated stone platform or stage. On this platform, a central group of figures is gathered. To the right, a figure in a blue robe and white head covering stands near a railing, facing a group of men. One man, wearing a red tunic, is being held by others. To the left of the platform, a few figures walk away. Behind the platform, a large, multi-story building with a domed roof is prominent in the center-right. Other buildings, including a tall, square tower with a red dome, are visible further back. On the left, a tall, dark building with arched windows and balconies shows figures looking out. The background reveals more buildings and a distant green landscape with hills under the light blue sky.
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