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Christ Crowned with Thorns

German 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a seated figure with a halo being interacted with by two individuals. The central figure appears calm and composed while seated on a rectangular platform. Flanking this central figure, there are two figures engaged in actions. One is holding a scepter and the other is holding a leaf-like object near the central figure. The scene is enclosed within a simple rectangular frame with diagonal lines suggesting the ground. There is a column of old script text on the right written in a Gothic style. The drawing has an aged, sepia-toned patina with visible signs of wear and age.

Artwork Details

Date
1477
Medium
woodcut
Dimensions
4718 × 3259 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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