Batjocorirea lui Christos

From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum

Dominant colour

Batjocorirea lui Christos is a work by Harmensz van Rijn Rembrandt, a Baroque work, held at Brukenthal National Museum.

Who painted this?: Harmensz van Rijn Rembrandt
When & what style?: Baroque
Where can I see it?: Brukenthal National Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a man with a crown of thorns, seated and looking down. He is shirtless, with a red cloth wrapped around his waist, and his hands are bound together in front of him. A man in a green robe and hat stands beside him, holding a long green stick that he is using to touch the seated man's face. The background of the painting is dark, with a halo of light around the seated man's head. The overall mood of the painting is somber and contemplative. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and drama, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure. To learn more about the use of chiaroscuro in art, look up the technique next.