Christ and the Adulteress

Christ and the Adulteress by Lorenzo Lotto
Artist
Lorenzo Lotto
Date
c.1528 ; Italy
Style
High renaissance
Genre
Religious painting
Location
Louvre
"Christ and the Adulteress" is a compelling religious painting from the High renaissance period, exemplifying masterful technique and profound narrative. Created on canvas using oil paints, it depicts the biblical scene where Jesus challenging the accusation of an adulteress demonstrates divine compassion and justice. Housed in the Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica in Rome, the work reflects the era's focus on realism and emotional depth, making it an important part of the national collection of pre-1800 paintings.

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