Reverse Copy of Le Couronnement d'Épines (The Crowning with Thornes), from La Petite Passion (The Little Passion) 1624 - 1700

This etching, *Reverse Copy of Le Couronnement d'Épines (The Crowning with Thornes), from La Petite Passion (The Little Passion)*, depicts a scene from the Passion of Christ, the Crowning with Thorns. The scene is set within an arched doorway, framing the moment when Christ is mocked by Roman soldiers. The print is attributed to an anonymous artist, and was likely created sometime between 1624 and 1700. The small size and detailed depiction of the scene are characteristic of *La Petite Passion*, a series of prints meant for personal devotional use. This particular print, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, highlights the artistic techniques of the era, employing subtle variations in line weight and shading to capture both the drama and the pathos of this pivotal event in Christian history.