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Christ Washing the Feet of the Apostles, c1480. Creator: Israhel van Meckenem
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Christ Washing the Feet of the Apostles, c1480. Creator: Israhel van Meckenem
Christ Washing the Feet of the Apostles, c1480. From The Passion, pl. 1
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1480s Apostle Apostles Biblical Scene Israhel Van Meckenem Israhel Van Meckenem The Younger Life Of Christ Meckenem Israhel Van Passion Of Christ The Passion Of Christ Washing Feet
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This engraving, titled "Christ Washing the Feet of the Apostles," is a masterpiece created by Israhel van Meckenem in the late 15th century. The image is part of a larger series of engravings known as "The Passion," which depicts various scenes from the life of Christ leading up to his crucifixion. The composition of this particular scene is set against an architectural backdrop, with an archway and arch framing the action. Christ, depicted in the center, is shown washing the feet of the twelve apostles. The apostles, all dressed in various garments and with individualized facial expressions, gather around the basin, some in deep contemplation, others in surprise or discomfort at the humility of their master. Israhel van Meckenem, also known as Israhel van Meckenem the Younger, was a prominent German engraver and printmaker of the Renaissance period. His works, characterized by their meticulous detail and strong sense of composition, were widely distributed throughout Europe and beyond. This print, now housed at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in the United States, offers a fascinating glimpse into the artistic and religious sensibilities of the late medieval period. The biblical scene, rendered in black and white, invites viewers to reflect on the significance of humility, servitude, and the bond between Christ and his apostles.
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