Christ Washing the Feet of the Apostles

Christ Washing the Feet of the Apostles is a print created in 1480 by Israhel van Meckenem. 



The artwork, housed in the National Gallery of Art, measures 0.15 meters in width and 0.213 meters in height. 



The print depicts a scene of Christ washing the feet of his apostles. The central focus is on Christ kneeling before an apostle, washing his feet in a basin. Surrounding them are other apostles, some observing the act, others seated at a table in the background, engaged in a meal. The background also shows a separate scene, possibly depicting Judas' betrayal. The style is characteristic of the late 15th-century Northern Renaissance, with detailed rendering of figures and architectural elements. The use of line and shading creates a sense of depth and volume.