Christ Crowned with Thorns

Workshop of Master of the Aachen Madonna

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an intricately drawn medieval style illustration featuring four individuals. One central figure is seated, draped in white textured robes with red patterns, a long beard, and a halo. Surrounding them are three standing individuals with varied postures and attire. The left figure has a crown, beard, and ornate cloak in a profile pose. Another figure is reaching across to the central figure, while the third is below, dressed in a simple tunic and gesturing upwards. The individuals hold slender, pointed objects above the central figure. The background is a checkerboard pattern of green and black squares, bordered by red and green designs in a decorative frame.