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The Crowning with Thorns

Israhel van Meckenem

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of multiple figures engaged in activity. The central figure is seated and adorned with a thorny crown. Around him are several figures wielding rods. The background shows an architectural setting with arches. In the foreground, a small dog is playfully engaging with another animal on the geometrically patterned floor. The composition is detailed, with attention to anatomy, clothing folds, and architectural elements, suggesting a scene of conflict or confrontation.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1480
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3332 × 4758 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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