The Passion: Christ Crowning with Thorns
1462
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1462
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows Jesus Christ being crowned with thorns. It's a sad moment from the Bible. The details in this painting are interesting, like the expressions on the faces of the people around Jesus, which show their emotions. The artist used simple lines and colors to convey a strong feeling. This style was common in the 15th century in the Netherlands. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique of sfumato.
