Artwork
Christ Crowned with Thorns
Christ Crowned with Thorns is an ink print by the Northern Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. It dates from 1512 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Christ Crowned with Thorns is an engraving on laid paper created by Albrecht Dürer in 1512.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts Jesus Christ wearing a crown of thorns, his face contorted in pain as a soldier presses a stick against his head, illustrating a pivotal moment in Christian iconography.
Technique & Style
Dürer's use of fine lines achieves nuanced shading, particularly in the rendering of skin, while the engraving's texture conveys a sense of roughness alongside its sharp detail.
Context
As a religious print, Christ Crowned with Thorns reflects Dürer's exploration of Christian themes through his art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Albrecht Dürer spent his life in Nuremberg, a busy German city where artists traded prints like currency.
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