1594
oil
canvas
From the collection of Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden
Christ wearing the Crown of Thorns, supported by Angels is a 1594 oil by Annibale Carracci, a Early Baroque Italian work, depicting Lamentation of Christ, held at Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.
This painting shows a somber scene. Jesus, wearing a crown of thorns, is being supported by two angels. One angel holds Jesus from behind, while the other gently holds his right arm. Jesus' head is tilted downward, and his eyes are closed. He is shirtless, with a red cloth draped around his waist. The background is dark and shadowy. The painting has a dramatic lighting effect, with strong contrasts between light and dark areas. This creates a sense of depth and emotion. To learn more about the use of dramatic lighting in art, look into the technique of chiaroscuro.
Annibale Carracci ( kə-RAH-chee, UK also kə-RATCH-ee, Italian: ; November 3, 1560 – July 15, 1609) was an Italian painter and instructor, active in Bologna and later in Rome.
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