Christ with Red Thorns (c.1897) by Odilon Redon

Christ with Red Thorns - Odilon Redon - c.1897

Artwork Information

TitleChrist with Red Thorns
ArtistOdilon Redon
Datec.1897
Mediumcharcoal,paper
Dimensions50 x 40 cm
Art MovementSymbolism
Current LocationPrivate Collection

About Christ with Red Thorns

The artwork entitled “Christ with Red Thorns” is a creation by Odilon Redon, dated circa 1897. This piece embodies the artistic essence of the Symbolism movement, rendered in charcoal on paper. The artwork’s dimensions are 50 by 40 centimeters and it classifies within the genre of religious painting. Presently, this work is a part of a private collection.

“Christ with Red Thorns” illustrates a sorrowful depiction of Christ’s profile, his head gracefully tilted and bearing the brunt of an encompassing crown of red thorns. Redon’s use of charcoal creates a soft and textured portrayal of Christ’s features, with an emphasis on the dark tones that highlight the somber mood of the subject. The thorns are vividly colored, contrasting sharply with the subdued background and the monochromatic visage of Christ, drawing attention to the suffering symbolized by the crown. The background appears hazy and indistinct, ensuring that the viewer’s focus remains on the emotive representation of Christ and the piercing thorns. The subtle use of light and shadow in the artwork serves to enhance the ethereal and mystical atmosphere that is characteristic of Redon’s Symbolist approach. Overall, this work conveys a sense of deep spiritual reflection and the universal theme of human suffering.

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