Christ Crowned with Thorns

1519

Lucas van Leyden

Associated Names
Lucas van Leyden

Artist, Netherlandish, 1489/1494 - 1533

This is a drawing of a group of figures in a dramatic scene. The drawing shows a gathering of individuals, with one central figure seated with a crown of thorns. The figures around him appear to be interacting with this central figure. The individuals are dressed in historical clothing with detailed textures and styles. The line work captures fabric folds and facial expressions. The scene is set in an interior space with pillars and an arched background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5631

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein, no. 69, State i/ii

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

1993

  • The New Hollstein Dutch & Flemish Etchings, Engravings and Woodcuts, 1450-1700. Rotterdam: Sound & Vision Interactive, 1996-

Wikidata ID

Q65023353

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