Christ Crowned with Thorns (Heemskerck)
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| Artist | Maarten van Heemskerck |
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| Year | 1545-55 |
| Medium | oil on panel |
| Dimensions | 99 cm × 138.5 cm (39 in × 54.5 in) |
| Location | Frans Hals Museum, Haarlem |
The Christ Crowned with Thorns is a c.1550 painting by the Dutch Golden Age painter Maarten van Heemskerck in the collection of the Frans Hals Museum.[1]
The subject depicts Christ before the crucifixion being mocked by soldiers, who are fixing the crown of thorns to his head. It was commissioned by the Church of Delft where it hung until 1625 when it was removed and placed in the town hall for being "too Catholic". It was sold 24 April 1860, when it was purchased by the noble Jhr. Jan Six of Hillegom. He in turn gave it to the museum in 1871.[1]
Other versions of Christ crowned with thorns by Heemskerck are:
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Christ as Man of Sorrows
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Triptych Ecce Homo
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Christ in Agony
References
- 1 2 De doornenkroning, 1545-1550 in the RKD
- De Doornenkroning on the museum website
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