Mandshoved med skæg og langt hår (Kristus) 1686 - 1738

This is a red chalk drawing of the head of Christ made by Hendrik Krock, an artist active in Denmark during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. During Krock's lifetime, the image of Christ was deeply interwoven with European cultural identity. It reflects a period marked by religious and political conflict, as well as the artistic conventions of the Baroque era, which often emphasized dramatic and emotional representations. The choice to depict Christ in profile, with flowing hair and a beard, departs somewhat from traditional iconic imagery. This choice could be a reflection of the changing theological interpretations of the time. Look at the vulnerability in his expression. Krock invites a more personal engagement with the divine, emphasizing Christ's humanity and his relationship to suffering. Ultimately, this work invites us to consider the diverse ways in which identity can be constructed and expressed, and how art can serve as a means of understanding our place in the world.