Christ Crowned with Thorns
1512
Albrecht Dürer, the rockstar of the Northern Renaissance, captured this brutal moment of mockery with incredible intensity. Christ sits resigned on a stone block while a chaotic crowd surrounds him; one soldier aggressively raises a reed to strike him, while another looms behind with a staff. Notice the date '1512' carved into the top right—this marks the completion of his famous *Engraved Passion* series, a masterpiece of copper engraving he worked on for five years. The 'AD' monogram at the bottom is his signature brand, ensuring everyone knew this intense scene was his creation.
- Technique
- Engraving
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