Christ Crowned with Thorns - One of four Illuminated pages from a Book of Hours
Artist
Artist Unknown
Associated
Jesus Christ
Datec. 1430 - 1450
Mediumwatercolour on vellum
ClassificationsPaintings And Drawings
DimensionsOverall: Height: 17.3 cm, Width: 13.2 cm
Frame: Height: 40.5 cm, Width: 35.3 cm
Frame: Height: 40.5 cm, Width: 35.3 cm
AcquisitionAlexander Webster Bequest, 1921.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG004580
Keywords
The scene is set within an arched window with an elaborately decorated border around the outside. Two figures manoeuvre the crown on to Christ's head with canes. The action takes place within a contemporary setting, rather than a biblical one. The border is decorated with foliage, fruit, birds and butterflies, which were considered to be symbols of the resurrection.
More About Me
Created in the 15th century, the book that this illuminated page is from must have taken months to complete.
Artist Unknown
c. 1430 - 1450
Artist Unknown
c. 1430 - 1450
Vecchietta (Lorenzo di Pietro)
c. 1430-40
William Dyce
