Christ and Mourning Virgin by Adriaen Isenbrant
Christ Crowned with Thorns (Ecce Homo), and the Mourning Virgin by Adriaen Isenbrant, oil on canvas, transferred from wood, circa 1530-40. In this austere and haunting image, Christ is depicted in the form of an Ecce Homo - presented to the people of Jerusalem by Pilate, the Roman prefect of Jerusalem, prior to being led off to be crucified. He wears a crown of thorns and on his exposed torso bears the wounds from his flagellation. The hostile crowd, however, is omitted. Seen up close, in half-length and nearly life-size, Christ and his mother have been isolated for devotional contemplation. They are presented directly to the viewer, who becomes Christ's judge as well as a participant in the Virgin's grief. According to the biblical Gospels a woven crown of thorns was placed on the head of Jesus during the events leading up to the his crucifixion. It was one of the instruments of the Passion, employed by Jesus' captors both to cause him pain and to mock his claim of authority. It is mentioned in the Canonical gospels of Matthew (27:29), Mark (15:17), and John (19:2, 5).
Size: 3400px × 3900px
Photo credit: © Photo Researchers / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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