Christ Crowned with Thorns

Albrecht Dürer

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a black and white drawing of a scene with multiple men. The central figure sits on a platform with bare feet, wearing a long robe and a crown of thorns on his head. He has long hair and a beard. Two men stand on either side, each holding a stick or sword and placing the object on or near the crown of thorns. The man on the left wears a long robe with a sash around his waist. The man on the right wears a sleeveless top. There are additional men on the left side, some with their faces obscured or turned away. A small plaque with the letters "AD" is in the bottom left corner. A small rectangle with numbers is at the top. The style is detailed and textured, suggesting an old etching or engraving. The title of the work is "Christ Crowned with Thorns" and the artist is Albrecht Dürer.