1519
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Christ Crowned with Thorns Speaking with His Mother is a 1519 ink by Sebald Beham, a Renaissance work, depicting Lamentation of Christ, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows Christ with a crown of thorns, sitting across from his mother Mary. Both figures look worn and tired. The artist uses sharp lines to make the scene feel real and heavy. Sebald Beham made this in 1519, when engravings were a hot new way to share images. He was a little younger than Albrecht Dürer, but both pushed printmaking forward. Angled shadows and careful hatching give depth to the quiet moment. Look for the raw emotion in their faces. If this grabs you, try Beham’s later work.
Sebald Beham (1500–1550) was a German painter and printmaker, mainly known for his very small engravings.
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