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.
Artist & collection
