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Christ adulterous woman Pharisees bring woman caught
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Christ adulterous woman Pharisees bring woman caught
Christ and the adulterous woman, Pharisees bring a woman caught in adultery to Christ to ask him for a judgment. Christ is kneeling and writes text on the floor with his finger, Pharisees bring a woman accused or adultery before Christ (John 8: 2-11), Christ points to or writes on the ground, Luca Giordano (mentioned on object), Italy, 1653 - 1658, paper, etching, h 356 mm × w 495 mm
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Media ID 19546106
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1653 1658 2 11 Adulterous Woman Adultery Finger Floor Ground Judgment Kneeling Luca Giordano Writes Mentioned
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This print captures a powerful biblical scene from the renowned painting "Christ and the adulterous woman" by Luca Giordano. In this moment frozen in time, we witness the intense confrontation between Christ, the Pharisees, and a woman caught in adultery. The composition is filled with tension as Christ kneels down, his finger delicately tracing words on the ground. The expressions on everyone's faces reveal their emotions - confusion, anger, shame. The Pharisees bring forth the accused woman seeking judgment from Christ. His response remains unknown to us as he points or writes on the ground with an air of wisdom and authority. Luca Giordano's masterful brushstrokes are beautifully translated into this exquisite etching on paper. The details are so vivid that one can almost feel the weight of each character's moral dilemma. Dating back to 1653-1658 in Italy, this artwork continues to captivate viewers centuries later due to its timeless themes of forgiveness and redemption. It serves as a poignant reminder that no one is without sin and that compassion should always prevail over condemnation. This print from Liszt Collection allows us to appreciate every intricate detail of Giordano's masterpiece while contemplating our own capacity for mercy in today's world.
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