Artwork
Christ Crowned with Thorns
Christ Crowned with Thorns is an ink print by the Northern Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. It dates from 1510 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:in block, bottom left, on ground: AD [artist's monogram]; verso, lower center, in graphite by a later hand: 627; verso, bottom left, in graphite by a later hand: 34; verso, bottom center, in graphite by a later hand: 19
About this work
Overview
This woodcut on laid paper, created around 1510, is a print by Albrecht Dürer titled Christ Crowned with Thorns.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts the Crowning with Thorns, a biblical episode where Christ is mocked and tormented. Several men surround the seated Christ, one of whom is placing a crown of thorns on his head.
Technique & Style
Executed in black and white, the print showcases Dürer's skill in woodcut technique, with intricate details and clear lines used to create shading and depth. The indoor setting is suggested by arches in the background.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Albrecht Dürer spent his life in Nuremberg, a busy German city where artists traded prints like currency.
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