Christ Crowned with Thorns

c. 1490

German 15th Century

Associated Names
This is a painting of four figures in a scene. The central figure sits passively with a halo above their head and a crown-like object on top. Surrounding figures are depicted in dynamic poses: one figure on the left raises a stick, another figure on the right leans forward while holding a staff, and the figure in the foreground appears to be presenting something. Each figure is dressed in distinctly colored garments: the central figure in red, the left figure in green, the right figure in red, and the foreground figure in blue. The background features swirling blue and beige patterns. The style is reminiscent of medieval or early Renaissance woodcuts with bold outlines and a limited color palette.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    hand-colored woodcut

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.6947

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Schreiber Manuel, no. 3448


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1911

  • Schreiber, Wilhelm. Manuel de l'amateur de la gravure sur bois et sur metal au XVe siecle. 5 vols.Berlin and Leipzig, 1891-1910.

Wikidata ID

Q65018783

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