Matthias Grünewald (Mathis Gothart-Nithart)
(1475-1528)
The Mocking of Christ,
um 1503/05
Material / Technology / Carrier
Fichtenholz (Picea sp.)
Dimensions of the object
109 x 73,5 cm
Displayed
AP OG Saal V
Acquisition
1803 als Säkularisationsgut aus der Karmeliterkirche München erworben; 1937 nachinventarisiert
Stock
Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen - Alte Pinakothek München
Citation
Matthias Grünewald (Mathis Gothart-Nithart), Verspottung Christi, um 1503/05, Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen - Alte Pinakothek München, URL: https://www.sammlung.pinakothek.de/en/artwork/A9xlyorLWv (Last updated on 28.08.2023)
After his arrest Christ was brought before Caiaphas. Outrage follows his affirmation of the question if he is the son of God (Mark 14:65; Matthew 26:67): those present spit on him, blindfold him and punch him. Leaning slightly forward and suffering in silence Christ is shown crouching between his torturers who beat him to the rhythm of drum and pipes. The subtle colouration and realistic rendition of cloth, the rope and the slender hands in this early work already reveal the skill of this great colourist.
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