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The last days of Jesus are familiar to many from the Gospels: the triumphal entry into Jerusalem, the Passover seder (Last Supper) with his disciples, the agonized waiting in the garden of Gethsemane, the betrayal by Judas with a kiss, the trial before Pilate, the carrying of the cross, and the crucifixion. These events have been widely depicted in Western art throughout the centuries.
William H. Fredlund, the Director of the Institute, obtained his B.A. and M.A. from UCLA, where he specialized in European history and art history. He studied in Italy on a Fulbright Fellowship and completed a double Ph.D. in history and humanities at Stanford, specializing in Renaissance Italy. Dr. Fredlund has taught for UCLA, the University of Florence, Stanford, and UCSC Extension.
