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| Keywords: Francesco Hayez - Christ and the Woman Taken in Adultery - Walters 371825.jpg Shown is an incident from the Gospel of John 8 3-11 The adulteress forced into a kneeling position flails her arms as her executioners prepare to act To the left stands the serene imposing figure of Christ Spectators include Pharisees and scribes This small painting with its carefully delineated idealized figures and its remarkably clear atmosphere is reminiscent of the works of the Nazarenes a group of German painters active in Rome in the early 19th century 1841 Oil on canvas cm 43 2 53 9 accession number 37 1825 34500 Don Marcello Massarenti Collection Rome prior to 1881 Henry Walters city Baltimore Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by Henry Walters with the Massarenti Collection 1902 F Ayez 1841 signed and dated lower left the last two digits of the date are no longer visible place of origin Italy Walters Art Museum license 2D Francesco Hayez Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review Paintings in the Walters Art Museum Jesus Christ and the woman taken in adultery | ||||
