Artwork
Christus mit der Dornenkrone (Nachfolger)
Christus mit der Dornenkrone (Nachfolger) is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Unknown. It dates from 1500 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Christus mit der Dornenkrone (Nachfolger) is a painting executed in oil paint. It depicts a bearded man with long hair, wearing a robe and a halo.
Subject & Meaning
The figure is shown with a serious expression, gazing directly at the viewer. His right hand is raised, while his left hand is lowered with fingers spread apart, suggesting a gesture of blessing or benediction.
Technique & Style
The painting employs chiaroscuro, a technique that utilizes strong contrasts between light and dark. The dark background accentuates the subject's lighter attire, creating a sense of depth and volume.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
