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This painting illustrates the gospel story of Christ being asked to sentence an adulterous woman to death. He replied that all those who even briefly consider the idea of adultery but do not act on it are as guilty as the woman, whom he dismissed, telling her not to sin again.

This is one of the most important works in Glasgow's collections. It is an early work, dating from about 1509, when the young Titian's developing style was still close to that of his teacher, Giorgione. Another work now in Glasgow's collection, the 'Head of a Man', originally formed part of this same painting, but was cut off at an unknown date.

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

Title

Christ and the Adulteress

Date

c.1508–1510

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 139.3 x W 181.7 cm

Accession number

181

Acquisition method

Archibald McLellan Collection, purchased, 1856

Work type

Painting

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

Argyle Street, Glasgow G3 8AG Scotland

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Artist or maker

Titian

c.1488–1576

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Portrait of a Bearded Man The Schorr Collection
Adonis Relinquishing Venus for the Hunt ('The Rokeby Venus and Adonis') National Trust, Hatchlands
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