Christus geneest de man met een verdorde hand
1503
Medium
paper
Dimensions
98; 141
About this artwork
height 98 mm x width 141 mm
Art Historical Context
Welcome to our virtual gallery, where we encounter the delicate "Christus geneest man met een verdorde" (Christ Heals the Man with the Withered Hand), created by enigmatic Master of Delft in 1503. This work captures a pivotal biblical miracle from the Gospels, where Jesus restores a man's withered hand on the Sabbath, religious authorities and emphasizing compassion over rigid law. Rendered on paper—a rare and precious medium for the time—this small gem measures just 98 mm high by 141 mm wide, suggesting it may have been a preparatory drawing, study, or even a collector's sketch rather than a ...
About the Artist
Master of Delft · 1460–1560
Comment on works: Religious