Christ, Man of Sorrows, mocked by a soldier
Print
1496-1497 (made)
1496-1497 (made)
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This print is one of a set of 12 woodcuts that tell the story of the Crucifixion and Passion of Christ. The German painter and printmaker Albrecht Dürer transformed the narrative and expressive potential of printmaking. His 'Large Passion' series is a vivid and animated rendering of the gospel story.
Durer produced the woodblocks for 'The Large Passion' between 1496 and 1510 and published them with text in 1511. This print formed the title page of the book.
Durer produced the woodblocks for 'The Large Passion' between 1496 and 1510 and published them with text in 1511. This print formed the title page of the book.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woodcut on paper |
| Brief description | Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528); 'Christ Crowned with Thorns and Seated', title page from the 'Large Passion' series; ca 1511; woodcut |
| Physical description | Black and white woodcut with printed text. Christ is depicted seated and crowned with thorns with a man kneeling beside him |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by Miss G. E. Carthew |
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| Summary | This print is one of a set of 12 woodcuts that tell the story of the Crucifixion and Passion of Christ. The German painter and printmaker Albrecht Dürer transformed the narrative and expressive potential of printmaking. His 'Large Passion' series is a vivid and animated rendering of the gospel story. Durer produced the woodblocks for 'The Large Passion' between 1496 and 1510 and published them with text in 1511. This print formed the title page of the book. |
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| Accession number | E.702-1940 |
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| Record created | June 15, 2005 |
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