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Christ Crowned with Thorns
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Christ Crowned with Thorns

Gerard van Honthorst · c. 1622 · canvas; oil paint (paint)

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

About this work

Before Christ's Trial, Roman Soldiers Placed a Plaited Crown of Thorns on His Head, Dressed Him in a Cloak, and Mocked Him. After All, Was He Not the 'King of the Jews'? The Scene is Dramatically Illuminated by a Torch Held by the Boy at the Left.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineChrist Crowned with Thorns. c. 1622. Gerard van Honthorst. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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