Christ Crowned with Thornes, from The Passion of Christ, plate 14 1664

"Christ Crowned with Thorns" is an etching by French artist Grégoire Huret, created in 1664. The scene depicts the moment when Jesus Christ is mocked and crowned with thorns by Roman soldiers, as depicted in the Gospel of Matthew. The print is a powerful and dramatic depiction of the event, with detailed figures and a sense of urgency. The etching is part of a series illustrating the "Passion of Christ", and is held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. This scene highlights the suffering of Christ and the cruelty of his tormentors. Huret's use of deep shadows and contrasts creates a stark and compelling image, emphasizing the brutality of the event.