The Crowning with Thorns 1602 - 1604

Caravaggio’s “The Crowning with Thorns” (1602-1604) depicts the moment when Jesus Christ is crowned with thorns by Roman soldiers. This masterpiece of Baroque art is characterized by its dramatic realism, intense light and shadow, and powerful emotional impact. Caravaggio's use of chiaroscuro, a technique of strong contrasts of light and dark, creates a dramatic and almost theatrical effect. The figures are depicted with remarkable realism, their expressions conveying the pain and suffering of the event. The painting's emotional intensity and its portrayal of the human condition have made it one of Caravaggio's most famous and enduring works.