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The Mourning Virgin; Christ Crowned with Thorns by Dieric Bouts

The Mourning Virgin; Christ Crowned with Thorns

The Mourning Virgin; Christ Crowned with Thorns

The Met

Artist: Dieric Bouts(Netherlandish, Leuven, ca. 1525)

Department: European Paintings

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Oil on oak

Dimensions: Each 16 x 12 1/2 in. (40.6 x 31.8 cm)

Credit Line: Purchase, 1871

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Brief Description

Two panels: a crying woman in a wimple, a crying man with a crown of thorns, clasped hands

Detailed Description

This artwork consists of two vertical panels, presented side-by-side, each featuring a bust-length figure against a gold background. The left panel shows a woman with a pale complexion, her head tilted slightly to her right. She wears a white wimple covering her hair and neck, and a dark blue or black cloak draped over her head and shoulders. Her eyes appear red and swollen, with tears visibly streaming down her cheeks. Her mouth is slightly open. Her hands are clasped together in front of her chest, fingers intertwined. The right panel depicts a man with long, dark brown hair and a beard, facing forward. He wears a crown of thorns on his head, from which small drops of red appear on his forehead. His eyes are also red and swollen, with tears visible on his cheeks. He wears a deep red robe that covers his shoulders and chest. His hands are clasped together in front of him, similar to the woman's. Both figures are set against a textured, shimmering gold background, framed by a narrow, dark brown border.

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