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The Crowning with Thorns
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The Crowning with Thorns

Martin Schongauer · c. 1470 - 1491 · engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

Christ sits on a dais with a crown of thorns on his head. He is surrounded by men; some of them hit him with sticks, some make insulting gestures, one presses a staff into Christ's hands. This print is part of a series of twelve prints with scenes from the Passion.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineDe doornenkroning. c. 1470 - 1491. Martin Schongauer. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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