Christ Crowned with Thorns

Albrecht Altdorfer

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of four figures in an architectural setting. One figure is seated while two others are leaning over them with sticks or rods. The architectural elements include an arch and pillars with detailed designs. The style is reminiscent of a Renaissance woodcut, with fine lines and shading. The scene appears dynamic with a sense of tension, heightened by the expressions and postures of the figures.