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Christ before Herod

Simon Beningabout 1525–1530

The J. Paul Getty Museum

The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States

Lavishly dressed in red velvet and ermine, Herod stands before a green-canopied throne on a platform raised above Christ. The cloth of the canopy twists around the columns of the throne, echoing and emphasizing the flamboyant, haughty posture of Herod, whose hand casually rests on his hip. In contrast, Christ, stands erect despite his bound hands, while lowering his head in humility.

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  • Title: Christ before Herod
  • Creator: Simon Bening
  • Date Created: about 1525–1530
  • Location Created: Bruges, Belgium
  • Physical Dimensions: Leaf: 16.8 × 11.4 cm (6 5/8 × 4 1/2 in.)
  • Type: Folio
  • External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
  • Medium: Tempera colors, gold paint, and gold leaf on parchment
  • Terms of Use: Open Content
  • Number: 83.ML.115.143v
  • Culture: Flemish
  • Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, Ms. Ludwig IX 19, fol. 143v
  • Creator Display Name: Simon Bening (Flemish, about 1483 - 1561)
  • Classification: Manuscripts (Documents)
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