This is a drawing of armed figures in intense interaction within a detailed natural and architectural backdrop. The figures are muscular and wield weapons such as swords and spears, conveying movement and tension. They have expressive faces and dynamic poses. In the background, there are rolling hills and a building atop a hill. The artwork showcases strong contrasts and bold lines, typical of Renaissance woodcut prints, emphasizing detail and expression. The use of light and shadow enhances the drama of the scene.

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Christ Taken Prisoner

Hans Leonard Schäufelein (German, c. 1480/1485 - 1538/1540)

Medium: woodcut
Classification: Print
Culture: German
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line: Rosenwald Collection
Rights: Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it: Adult profiles and older: its museum's description or title mentions violence, death or gore. How works are placed

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