The artwork titled “The Crowning with Thorns” was created by Georg Baselitz in 1983. It belongs to the Neo-Expressionism art movement and is categorized under the figurative genre.
The artwork features a bold use of colors and expressive brushstrokes, characteristic of the Neo-Expressionism movement. It portrays two figures, painted with striking and vivid colors, almost as if they are seen in a reflection with their orientations inverted. The figures are rendered in a manner that suggests both distortion and intensity, embodying the emotional and dramatic style typical of Baselitz’s work. The background consists of a mix of energetic and contrasting hues, enhancing the overall dynamic composition of the piece.