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Christ Before the High Priest
by Gerard van Honthorst, 1617
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- 1617
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- oil on canvas
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Circa 1617, Gerard van Honthorst painted this night scene of Christ interrogated by the high priest Caiaphas. A single candle illuminates the figures with the dramatic lighting that earned Honthorst the nickname "Gherardo delle Notti."
Honthorst was a Dutch follower of Caravaggio, famous for nocturnal scenes lit by candles or torches. His work influenced painting across Europe. It hangs at the National Gallery in London.
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About Christ Before the High Priest
It's at the National Gallery in London, a highlight of their Dutch collection This work dates to 1617.
Gherardo delle Notti means "Gerard of the Nights," reflecting his mastery of candlelit nocturnal scenes.
Gerard van Honthorst was nicknamed "Gherardo of the Nights" in Italy for his candlelit scenes. This dramatic nighttime trial scene shows his mastery of artificial light, influenced by Caravaggio's tenebrism.
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