Christ Crowned with Thorns

Sir Anthony van Dyck and Attributed to Lucas Emil Vorsterman

National Gallery of Art

The image shows three men's upper bodies. The central figure is seated with his head tilted slightly downward. He has long hair and a beard and wears a crown of thorns. He appears serene. On either side are two men, one wearing a robe and gesturing, the other in armor and a helmet, holding a stick. A radiant light emanates from the central man's head. The background is dark, and there is Latin text at the bottom of the image.