Artwork
Die Dornenkrönung Christi
Die Dornenkrönung Christi is a paint painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Cornelis Engebrechtsz.. It dates from 1524 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
About this work
Overview
Die Dornenkrönung Christi is a 1524 painting by Cornelis Engebrechtsz., a Leiden-based artist associated with the Northern Renaissance.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the crowning of Jesus Christ with thorns, a dramatic scene featuring multiple figures. A central figure is restrained by others, while a kneeling figure in white attends to him, set against a backdrop of a crowd and an architectural structure.
Technique & Style
The composition and color palette create a tense atmosphere, with the artist's use of light and shadow adding depth and emotional resonance. The painting showcases the chiaroscuro technique, characteristic of the period.
History & Provenance
The work is now held in the Gemäldegalerie Berlin. Engebrechtsz. was a significant figure in Leiden's artistic scene, mentoring notable artists including Lucas van Leyden.
Artist & collection
Artist
Cornelis Engebrechtsz., also known as Cornelis Engelbrechtsz. (c.1462–1527) was an early Dutch painter. He was born and died in Leiden, and is considered the first important painter from that city. Engebrechtsz. taught…
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