Christ Crowned with Thorns

fourth quarter 16th century

German 16th Century

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The sculpture depicts a seated male figure with a head of curly hair and a beard. The figure is partially draped in a cloth that covers the lower part of his body, with intricate folds and creases. The figure's arms are resting across his lap, and one leg is slightly extended. The sculpture is predominantly a golden color, suggesting it is made of a metal material. The texture of the work and attention to detail in the hair, facial features, and drapery of the cloth contribute to the overall realism of the piece. It stands out against a dark background, enhancing the reflective quality of the material.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gilded bronze//(much rubbed)

  • Credit Line

    Samuel H. Kress Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall (silhouetted contour): 14 x 10.2 cm (5 1/2 x 4 in.) gross weight: 104 gr

  • Accession Number

    1957.14.580


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gustave Dreyfus [1837-1914], Paris; his estate; purchased 1930 by (Duveen Brothers, Inc., London and New York); purchased 1945 by the Samuel H. Kress Foundation, New York; gift 1957 to NGA.

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Bibliography

1931

  • Ricci, Seymour de. The Gustave Dreyfus Collection. Reliefs and Plaquettes. Oxford, 1931. vol.II, 446.

1965

  • Pope-Hennessy, John W. Renaissance Bronzes from the Samuel H. Kress Collection: Reliefs, Plaquettes, Statuettes, Utensils and Mortars. London, 1965: no. 451.

1983

  • Wilson, Carolyn C. Renaissance Small Bronze Sculpture and Associated Decorative Arts at the National Gallery of Art. Washington, 1983: 160, no. 5.

Wikidata ID

Q63814928

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