Christ crowned with Thorns
Copyright
Work in the public domain
Image: Courtauld
Image: Courtauld
Maker
Follower of
died 1475
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)
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.
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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