Crowning of Thorns, illustration from "The Passion"
Medium
figures
Classification
figures
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Accession Number
1896-31-1
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Crowning of Thorns illustration from "The Passion"** Lucas Cranach the ElderGerman, 1472–1553), ca. 1509* Step into the dramatic world of early 16th-century Germany with Lucas Cranach the Elder's *Crowning of Thorns a poignant illustration from his series *The Passion*. Created around 1509, this work captures a pivotal moment in the biblical narrative of Christ's suffering, where Roman soldiers mockingly place a crown of thorns on his head. As a leading figure of the Northern Renaissance, Cranach blended intricate detail with emotional intensity, reflecting the era's deep religious ferv...