Circumcision of Christ (Circuncisão de Cristo)

Circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin of males (excision or peritomy), skin fold that covers the glans penis. According to WHO 30% of men are circumcised for religious reasons, of which 30% are Jews and 70% Muslims. The oldest biblical quotation belongs to the Book of Genesis (17, 10-11). In the case of Jesus Christ, it is mentioned by St. Luke (2, 21).


Entende-se por circuncisão a cirurgia destinada a remover o prepúcio (exérese ou peritomia), prega cutânea que cobre a glande do pénis. De acordo com a OMS 30% dos homens são circundados por motivos religiosos, dos quais 30% são Judeus e 70% Muçulmanos. A mais antiga citação bíblica pertence ao Livro do Génesis (17, 10-11). No caso de Jesus Cristo menciona-a São Lucas (2, 21).

Unknown (11th century)-'Circumcision of Christ'-miniature Città del Vaticano-Biblioteca Apostolica (Menologion of Basil, II, folio 287)

Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528)-'Circumcision of Christ´-oil on wood-(1494-1497) Dresden-Gemäldegalerie

Domenico Tintoretto (1560-1635)-'Circumcision of Christ'-oil on canvas Venezia-Scuola Grande di San Rocco

Fra Angelico (13487-1455)-'Circumcision of Christ'-tempera on wood-ca 1450 Firenze-Museo di San Marco (Armadio degli argenti)

Unknown-'Circumcision of Christ'-oil on wood Ellhofen (Germany)-Kirche zum Heiligen Kreuz, Sankt Peter und Genovefa (Church of the Holy Cross)