Christ before Caiaphas c. 16th century

Editor: Hans Schäufelein's "Christ before Caiaphas" presents a tense scene with all this dramatic linework. What enduring symbols or psychological narratives do you find conveyed in this print? Curator: Notice the figure of Caiaphas. His garments and posture speak to authority, but what about the figures surrounding Christ? Are they unified in their judgment? What emotional weight do their gestures and expressions carry? Editor: I see the contrasting gestures now; some seem almost hesitant. It adds another layer to the familiar story. Curator: Exactly! Schäufelein taps into our cultural memory of this event, inviting us to consider not just the historical narrative but the enduring human drama of power, belief, and betrayal. Editor: I never thought about it that way. Thanks, I'll remember this.