The Round Passion: Christ Crowned with Thorns

Lucas van Leyden

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white drawing of a scene, titled "The Round Passion: Christ Crowned with Thorns" by Lucas van Leyden. The scene is circular and depicts a group of men surrounding another man who is kneeling. The kneeling man has a crown of thorns on his head, and several men are hitting him with sticks or clubs. The men surrounding him are dressed in clothing typical of the 16th century, including hats, tunics, and cloaks. The background of the scene shows a building with a window and a doorway. The circular scene is surrounded by an ornate border with floral designs and figures. The border is intricately carved with leaves, flowers, and other foliage. At the top of the border is a scroll with the year "1509". The image has a white background.