Intocht in Jeruzalem, Tempelreiniging, Christus neemt afscheid van zijn moeder, Laatste Avondmaal 1508 - 1509

These four scenes; ‘Entry into Jerusalem’, ‘Cleansing of the Temple’, ‘Christ taking leave of his Mother’, and ‘The Last Supper’, were made by Albrecht Durer, around the turn of the 16th century, with woodcut on paper. Dürer lived during a time of immense religious and social upheaval, marked by the rise of the Reformation. His personal faith deeply influenced his artistic output. The composition of the scenes, with the image of Christ at their center, highlights the emotional and spiritual aspects of the Holy story for the viewer, allowing people to engage more personally with these pivotal moments. There is a sensitivity to the quiet, personal moment between Christ and his mother. Consider the social expectations placed on women, particularly mothers, in the context of 16th-century society. This poignant moment of farewell speaks to universal themes of love, sacrifice, and grief. Durer uses his art to humanize religious narratives and to connect viewers to the emotional and social dimensions of faith.