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Christ Driving the Traders from the Temple, c. 1570-5 (oil on panel)
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Christ Driving the Traders from the Temple, c. 1570-5 (oil on panel)
3087195 Christ Driving the Traders from the Temple, c.1570-5 (oil on panel)
by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516) (follower of); 102x155.5 cm; Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen, Denmark; (add.info.: Jesus and his disciples travel to Jerusalem for Passover, where Jesus expels the merchants and money changers from the Temple, accusing them of turning it into " a den of thieves" through their activities.); Netherlandish, out of copyright
Media ID 18258111
© Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen, Denmark / Bridgeman Images
Cleansing Commercial Expulsion Gospels Israel Jerusalem Jews Merchants Money Changers Money Lenders Moneychangers Moneylenders Netherlandish Passover Trading Worship Den Of Thieves
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This print captures the intense moment of "Christ Driving the Traders from the Temple" by Hieronymus Bosch, a follower of his style. Painted in oil on panel around 1570-5, this masterpiece measures 102x155.5 cm and is housed at the Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen, Denmark. The scene depicted here is based on an event described in the Gospels where Jesus and his disciples journey to Jerusalem during Passover. In a powerful act of righteous anger, Jesus expels merchants and money changers from the Temple, accusing them of corrupting its sanctity with their commercial activities. Through this painting, Bosch skillfully portrays the chaos and disruption caused by Christ's actions as he confronts those who have turned a place of worship into a marketplace. The figures are animated with expressions ranging from shock to defiance, emphasizing their resistance against Jesus' cleansing mission. This artwork delves deep into themes such as religion, commerce, and morality. It serves as a reminder that true worship should not be tainted by greed or exploitation but rather be centered on spiritual devotion. As we gaze upon this profound image captured by Fine Art Finder from www. bridgemanimages. com, we are transported back in time to witness this pivotal moment when Christ fearlessly challenged societal norms for the sake of righteousness.
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