Christ Before Annas and Caiaphas - 17th Century Engraving by J. Kip

Original late 17th-century copper engraving of Jesus brought before Annas and Caiaphas, bound and surrounded by soldiers, before the court presided over by the high priest. Drawn by Gerard Freman and engraved by Johannes Kip. Lettered below: Our Saviour brought before Annas & Caiphas. Matthew 26, numbered 54.

From The History of the Old and New Testament by the Sieur de Royaumont, published in London by Richard Blome between 1690 and 1705. The cartouche above carries the dedication and arms of Francis Forbes, a knight of the City of London, who paid for the copper by subscription, the usual practice in this edition.

Medium: Copper engraving
Artist / after: Gerard Freman
Engraver: Johannes Kip
Date: Late 17th Century
Source: The History of the Old and New Testament by the Sieur de Royaumont, London, Richard Blome
Dimensions: 10.1 x 15.6 in (25.6 x 39.5 cm)
Condition: Toned paper, with uneven margins and small tears along the right edge. The image itself is complete