Christ Crowned with Thorns (Ecce Homo), and the Mourning Virgin (Mater Dolorosa)

Adriaen Isenbrant

Created:
Movement:
1540
Renaissance
key Notes:
Devotional Diptych; Emotional Intensity
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Dimensions:
41 1/2 x 36 1/2 in. (105.4 x 92.7 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas, transferred from wood
Difficulty:
Expert
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Christ Crowned with Thorns (Ecce Homo), and the Mourning Virgin (Mater Dolorosa) by Adriaen Isenbrant

The painting "Christ Crowned with Thorns (Ecce Homo), and the Mourning Virgin (Mater Dolorosa)" was created by Adriaen Isenbrant in 1540. Originally executed in oil on wood, it was later transferred to canvas, a common practice to preserve artworks. Isenbrant, a prominent figure in the Northern Renaissance, was known for his religious compositions that often depicted intense emotional expressions. This particular work exemplifies his skill in conveying human suffering and divine pathos, characteristic of the period's devotional art. Isenbrant's contributions to the Bruges school of painting were significant, as he was among the artists who maintained the city's artistic prominence in the early 16th century. His works continue to be studied for their technical proficiency and emotional depth.

Description of the work:

Christ Crowned with Thorns (Ecce Homo), and the Mourning Virgin (Mater Dolorosa) by Adriaen Isenbrant

Created in 1540, this painting by Adriaen Isenbrant employs oil on canvas, having been transferred from its original wood panel. The artwork exemplifies the Northern Renaissance style, depicting the poignant religious subjects of Christ's suffering and the Virgin Mary's sorrow.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Christ Crowned with Thorns (Ecce Homo), and the Mourning Virgin (Mater Dolorosa)