The artwork, “Christ Leaving the Praetorium,” was created by the Limbourg brothers and belongs to the International Gothic art movement. It is an illustration from the renowned series “Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry.”
This particular piece of art displays the narrative of Jesus Christ departing the Praetorium, depicted with meticulous attention to medieval Gothic architectural elements and a vibrant palette characteristic of the International Gothic style. The scene is bustling with figures, detailed in ornate, period-appropriate attire. The architectural backdrop features intricate details including elaborate towers and fortified walls. The composition is both complex and harmonious, capturing a significant biblical event with grandeur and solemnity.