Christ crowned with Thorns

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Maker

Follower of

died 1475

Title

Christ crowned with Thorns

Date of Production

(circa) 1475

Medium

oil on panel

Dimensions

Height: 32.3 cm (panel)
Width: 23.8 cm (panel)

Object Number

P.1978.PG.45

Mode of Acquisition

Count Antoine Seilern, bequest, 1978

Credit

Courtauld Gallery, London (Samuel Courtauld Trust)

Location

Not currently on display

Keywords

Label Text

This emotive image derives from representations of the imprint of Christ's features upon the veil that Veronica is said to have used to wipe his face on the way to his crucifixion. Blood trickles down Christ’s face from the crown of thorns that his tormentors placed on his head, in mockery of his claim to be the king of the Jews. The tears falling from his eyes echo the drops of blood.
The picture has been connected with the Netherlandish painter Bouts but it may in fact be the work of a Spanish artist.

Provenance

Princes Gate Bequest 1978

Exhibition History

Blood Tears Faith Doubt, Courtauld Gallery, London, 17/06/2010-18/07/2010
Drei Jahrhunderte Vlamische Kunst, Vienna Secession, Vienna, Austria, 11/01/1930-23/02/1930

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