Christ and the Adulteress
- 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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