Christ Crowned with Thorns 15th-16th century

Editor: This piece, titled "Christ Crowned with Thorns," is by an anonymous artist and held at the Harvard Art Museums. The raw, almost crude lines give it a brutal, immediate feel. What’s your take on this image? Curator: It’s captivating, isn't it? The artist, though unknown, offers a window into immense suffering with that green crown. The crude lines amplify the agony, a direct, unvarnished glimpse into human cruelty. It's a stark reminder. Editor: That rawness does make it powerful. I never thought of the green of the thorns as a symbol of something deeper. Curator: Exactly! Art often speaks loudest in its silences. Thanks for making me look again.