Christ Crowned with Thorns

Deutsche Grafik 1490–1498, circa 1490

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.
Artista
Deutsche Grafik 1490–1498
Datazione
circa 1490
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
hand-colored woodcut
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

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.

Deutsche Grafik 1490–1498