Christ with the crown of thorns

1514

From the collection of Bamberg State Library

Religious lamentation of christ

Dominant colour

Christ with the crown of thorns is a 1514 by Unknown, depicting lamentation of christ, held at Bamberg State Library.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1514
Where can I see it?: Bamberg State Library

About this work

This drawing shows Christ with a crown of thorns. He's looking straight at us, with tears on his face. His head is tilted to the right, and the year 1514 is written next to him. This drawing is interesting because it was made after a painting by Dürer. The artist copied Dürer's work, making a copper engraving of it. Check out the technique of cross-hatching to learn more about how this was made.