Christ Shown to the People
The Met
Artist: Jan Mostaert(Netherlandish, active by 1498–died 1555/56)
Date: 1510–15
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on wood
Dimensions: Overall 12 x 8 7/8 in. (30.5 x 22.5 cm); painted surface 11 1/2 x 8 1/4 in. (29.2 x 21 cm)
Credit Line: The Jack and Belle Linsky Collection, 1982
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A man with a crown of thorns, bound, surrounded by many figures in a town square
Detailed Description
A crowded scene depicts many figures, centered around a man with a crown of thorns, set in a town square. The central figure, positioned slightly left of center, is a man with long brown hair and a beard, wearing a crown of thorns. His eyes are downcast. He is bare-chested, covered by a white cloth draped over his shoulders and waist, with visible red marks on his chest and arms. His hands are bound at the wrists with a dark rope. To the immediate left of the central figure, a man with a dark hat and a long grey beard looks towards him. To the right, two men stand prominently. The foremost man, with a pale complexion and a bald head, wears a rich red robe with gold trim and a black collar. He holds a dark walking stick in his left hand and gestures with his right hand. Behind him, another man with dark hair and a red turban points a finger upwards. Further right, partially obscured, are other figures. In the middle ground, several smaller figures are visible on a cobblestone path. Some women are kneeling or standing, some with hands clasped or faces obscured. One woman in a blue dress and white head covering is supported by another figure. The background features buildings with arched windows and pointed roofs. A tall, slender spire rises in the distance against a blue sky with some clouds. A green hill is visible behind the buildings on the right. The ground is paved with cobblestones. Dominant colors include the white of the central figure's cloth, the red and gold of the robe, dark browns and greens in clothing, and the blue of the sky.
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