Christ and the Adulteress

Christ and the Adulteress by Lucas Cranach the Younger and Workshop

Christ and the Adulteress, created in 1550, is an oil painting on beech by Lucas Cranach the Younger and his workshop. This work exemplifies the Northern Renaissance style, characterized by its detailed realism and vivid use of color. Lucas Cranach the Younger, son of the renowned Lucas Cranach the Elder, continued his father's legacy by maintaining the family's influential workshop in Wittenberg, Germany. The painting depicts the biblical scene of Christ confronting the Pharisees, showcasing Cranach's skill in capturing complex human emotions and moral narratives. This piece reflects the religious tensions of the Reformation period, during which Cranach's workshop produced numerous works supporting Protestant ideals. The collaboration with his workshop highlights the collective nature of artistic production during the Renaissance, where master artists often worked alongside apprentices and assistants.

"Christ and the Adulteress" by Lucas Cranach the Younger and his workshop, created in 1550, is an oil painting on beech that depicts the biblical scene of Christ confronting the Pharisees with the adulteress. The artwork is characterized by its Northern Renaissance style, featuring detailed figures and a balanced composition typical of Cranach's oeuvre.