Jesus Christ

Born around 4 BC in Bethlehem, Judaea, his birth serves as the basis for the modern calendar. As the central figure of Christianity and the incarnation of God, he is the most depicted subject in global art history.¹

Jesus began his public ministry after being baptized by John the Baptist. This event, depicted by artists like Leonardo da Vinci, signifies the commencement of his divine mission in Christian iconography.¹

Believed to have risen on the third day and ascended to Heaven, his Resurrection symbolizes victory over death. Renaissance and Baroque artists used light and dynamic compositions to depict this grand event.¹

He was crucified in Jerusalem by order of Pontius Pilate. This 'Passion' is the most significant and frequent theme in Christian art, symbolizing the atonement for human sin.¹