Gezicht van Christus met doornenkroon 1510 - 1550

This anonymous 16th-century engraving, "Gezicht van Christus met doornenkroon", depicts a close-up view of Christ's face, crowned with thorns. The artist employs a meticulous, detailed style to render the sorrowful expression of the face, emphasizing the pain of the crown through the bloodstains. The work exemplifies the intense piety and realism characteristic of Northern Renaissance art, while also serving as a devotional image for private contemplation. The print currently resides in the Rijksmuseum.