Artwork

Kristus med tornekronen og sammenbundne hænder, holder i den højre hånd et rør

Kristus med tornekronen og sammenbundne hænder, holder i den højre hånd et rør is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

The image, titled *Kristus med tornekronen og sammenbundne hænder, holder i den højre hånd et rør*, dates from around 1750 and is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. It is presented as a black‑and‑white photograph that captures a solitary figure in a stark, dimly lit setting.

Subject & Meaning

The central figure is a bearded man whose face is turned upward, his expression subdued. His hands are bound together in front of him, while the right hand grips a slender, tube‑like object. The crown of thorns and the restrained posture suggest a reference to the suffering of Christ, though the precise narrative remains ambiguous.

Technique & Style

The photograph relies on strong contrasts of light and dark, a chiaroscuro effect that isolates the subject from an indistinct background. The blurred facial features and the soft focus lend the image a ghostly quality, emphasizing mood over detail.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1750, the work is attributed to an artist recorded in the museum’s catalogue as 37386_person. It entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings at an unspecified date and is catalogued as an image rather than a painted or sculptural piece.