Created:
Movement:
1479
Renaissance
key Notes:
Emotional intensity; Detailed realism.
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Dimensions:
16 3/4 x 12 in. (42.5 x 30.5 cm)
medium:
Oil, possibly over tempera, on wood
Difficulty:
Easy
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Christ Crowned with Thorns by Antonello da Messina

Christ Crowned with Thorns, created in 1479 by Antonello da Messina, is a significant work that exemplifies the artist's mastery of oil painting techniques, possibly layered over tempera on wood. Antonello da Messina, born Antonello di Giovanni d'Antonio, was a pivotal figure in the transition of Italian art towards the use of oil paints, a technique he is believed to have learned from Northern European artists. This painting is notable for its emotional intensity and detailed realism, characteristics that highlight Antonello's ability to convey human suffering and divine presence. The work reflects the influence of Flemish art, particularly in its meticulous attention to detail and the use of light to create depth. Antonello's contributions to the Italian Renaissance include the introduction of oil painting techniques that would later be adopted by other prominent artists of the period. His works, including Christ Crowned with Thorns, continue to be studied for their innovative approach to composition and technique.

Description of the work:

Christ Crowned with Thorns by Antonello da Messina

Created in 1479, "Christ Crowned with Thorns" by Antonello da Messina is an oil painting, possibly over tempera, on wood, exemplifying the artist's mastery of blending Italian and Northern European techniques. The artwork, depicting the poignant moment of Christ's suffering, is noted for its detailed realism and emotional depth, characteristic of the early Renaissance period.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Christ Crowned with Thorns