Christ Crowned with Thorns (Ecce Homo), and the Mourning Virgin
The Met
Artist: Adriaen Isenbrant(Netherlandish, active by 1510–died 1551 Bruges)
Date: ca. 1530–40
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas, transferred from wood
Dimensions: 41 1/2 x 36 1/2 in. (105.4 x 92.7 cm)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1904
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Two figures, a man with a crown of thorns and a woman, framed by ornate architecture
Detailed Description
Two half-length figures, a man and a woman, are positioned side-by-side within an elaborate architectural frame. The man, on the left, faces forward, his head tilted slightly down, his mouth closed, and his brow slightly furrowed. He has long dark hair and a beard, and wears a crown of thorns. His chest is bare, and a dark green cloak is draped over his shoulders. His hands are bound at the wrists, holding a thin, light brown stick diagonally across his body. To the right, the woman stands with her head bowed and eyes cast downwards, her mouth closed. She wears a white head covering that frames her face and a dark green robe that covers her body, with her hands clasped together at her chest. Both figures are set against a background featuring a distant, light-colored city with various buildings and a few trees under a pale blue sky. The architectural frame surrounding them is ornate, with dark grey stone arches and columns. A central, fluted column separates the two figures, topped with a golden capital. Decorative carvings, including small figures, are visible in the spandrels and along the top of the frame. The overall palette is muted, dominated by dark greens, browns, and pale skin tones, with accents of gold.
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