Life of Christ
Scenes depicting the Life of Jesus are generally of a more narrative form than the typical iconic imagery of his Crucifixion or of the Virgin with Child. As such they have also been more open to variations at different times and in different territories. They also offer the opportunity for the depiction of lyrical and telling moments through which we can identify with the actual life of Jesus the man.
The Harrowing of HellFrom: Russian, 15th Century |
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The Adoration of the ChildFrom: painting by Stephan Lochner, German, |
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The Women Carrying Anointing Oil to the GraveSource image: School of Novgorod, 16th Century |
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Noli me TangereFrom: Pinnacle of an altarpiece, by the Master of the Lehman Crucifixion Italian, c.1370-75 |
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Christ and the Samaritan WomanFrom: Central Russia, 17th Century |
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NativityFrom: School of Novgorod, Russia 16th Century |
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Christ's Entry into JerusalemFrom: Russian, provincial style of Stroganov School, 17th Century |
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Christ's Entry into JerusalemFrom: Russia, School of Suzdal, 15th Century |
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