Christ Crowned with Thorns

Deutsche Grafik 1470–1480, 1470/1480

The image shows an intricately drawn medieval style illustration featuring four individuals. One central figure is seated, draped in white textured robes with red patterns, a long beard, and a halo. Surrounding them are three standing individuals with varied postures and attire. The left figure has a crown, beard, and ornate cloak in a profile pose. Another figure is reaching across to the central figure, while the third is below, dressed in a simple tunic and gesturing upwards. The individuals hold slender, pointed objects above the central figure. The background is a checkerboard pattern of green and black squares, bordered by red and green designs in a decorative frame.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1470–1480
Date
1470/1480
Type
Print
Medium
metalcut, hand-colored in green, light rose, and yellow on laid paper
Dimensions
9.3 × 6.2 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows an intricately drawn medieval style illustration featuring four individuals. One central figure is seated, draped in white textured robes with red patterns, a long beard, and a halo. Surrounding them are three standing individuals with varied postures and attire. The left figure has a crown, beard, and ornate cloak in a profile pose. Another figure is reaching across to the central figure, while the third is below, dressed in a simple tunic and gesturing upwards. The individuals hold slender, pointed objects above the central figure. The background is a checkerboard pattern of green and black squares, bordered by red and green designs in a decorative frame.

Deutsche Grafik 1470–1480