Christ crowned with thorns, between angels with instruments of the Passion
Panel
1531 (made)
1531 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
This panel was originally in Steinfeld Abbey near Cologne. It shows Christ wearing a crown of thorns. The image of Christ wearing such a crown developed in the late Middle Ages and may have been inspired by the 'Revelations' of St Bridget of Sweden. In the middle of the period 1300-1400, Bridget received visions from God detailing the sufferings of Christ. Scholars today believe that this widely copied collection of revelations influenced new trends in church art.
The two angels are carrying instruments associated with the Crucifixion. A spear was used to pierce Christ’s side and the sponge was filled with vinegar and offered to him to slake his thirst.
Gerhard Remisch was a glass painter and head of a prolific workshop in the Rhineland in the period 1500-1600.
The two angels are carrying instruments associated with the Crucifixion. A spear was used to pierce Christ’s side and the sponge was filled with vinegar and offered to him to slake his thirst.
Gerhard Remisch was a glass painter and head of a prolific workshop in the Rhineland in the period 1500-1600.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Title | Christ crowned with thorns, between angels with instruments of the Passion (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Stained glass |
| Brief description | Panel of clear and coloured glass painted with brown/black pigment and silver (yellow) stain. Depicting the Resurrected Christ displaying his wounds. From the workshop of Gerhard Remsich. German (Lower Rhine), from Steinfeld Abbey, 1531 |
| Physical description | Stained glass panel depicting Christ crowned with thorns, between angels with instruments of the Passion. Below, a shield of arms with an inscription relating to Johann von Duren, Abbot of Steinfeld. Red and blue glass. Grisaille. Yellow stain. Lower part of desk (bottom left corner) restored. |
| Dimensions |
|
| Credit line | Given by E.E. Cook Esquire. |
| Object history | From Steinfeld |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | This panel was originally in Steinfeld Abbey near Cologne. It shows Christ wearing a crown of thorns. The image of Christ wearing such a crown developed in the late Middle Ages and may have been inspired by the 'Revelations' of St Bridget of Sweden. In the middle of the period 1300-1400, Bridget received visions from God detailing the sufferings of Christ. Scholars today believe that this widely copied collection of revelations influenced new trends in church art. The two angels are carrying instruments associated with the Crucifixion. A spear was used to pierce Christ’s side and the sponge was filled with vinegar and offered to him to slake his thirst. Gerhard Remisch was a glass painter and head of a prolific workshop in the Rhineland in the period 1500-1600. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | C.254-1928 |
About this object record
Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
| Record created | June 7, 2002 |
| Record URL |
Download as: JSONIIIF Manifest
