823 - K. RUSS (1779-1843), The Washing of Christ’s Feet on Maundy Thursday, 1809, Etching

K. RUSS (1779-1843), The Washing of Christ’s Feet on Maundy Thursday, 1809, Etching Karl Ruß (1779 Vienna - 1843 ibid.): Washing of Christ's feet on Maundy Thursday Biblical scene with blessing figure and listeners, 1809, Etching Technique: Etching on Paper Inscription: lower left signed in the printing plate: "K. Russ". lower left dated: "1809". Date: 1809 Description: The picture shows a biblical scene with a central figure enthroned on a raised seat, surrounded by several people in dialogue. The central figure wears a halo and makes a gesture of blessing. At his feet kneels a person with a document or a scroll, while other figures stand in the background and listen. A woman to the right of the main action carries a water jug. The composition is in a chimney-like format, with the background dominated by dramatically designed clouds and a beam of light falling directly on the main figure. The clothing is designed in flowing robes that are carefully hatched to create depth and texture. Keywords: Biblical scene; saint's halo; blessing; dialogue; scroll; water jug; beam of light; clouds; robes; interaction; symbolism; architecture; audience; composition; depth of space; gestures; mimicry; narrative structure; art history; religious.; 19th century; Biedermeier; Biblical; Germany; Size: Paper: 31,4 cm x 22,5 cm (12,4 x 8,9 in), Plate: 25,4 cm x 17,2 cm (10 x 6,8 in), Depiction: 21,5 cm x 13,6 cm (8,5 x 5,4 in) Condition: Good condition. Isolated pale foxing in the margins. The corners of the sheet are slightly bumped and creased.