Thorns Collection (#5)

Notocactus scopa
Victor Mozqueda

Ridge
Gilbert Claes

Goldfinch - Profile
Shlomo Waldmann

Physiology of touch 2
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA. Dan-Stefan Susa

Rose champagne(an improved version)
Victoria Glinka

Queen Of Dark
Alexandra Fira

Porcelain and thorns
Pamela Brighton

Paper Cut
Jacqueline Hammer

Walking on thorns
Thierry Dufour

Prickly Bird
Greg Barsh

Five horizontal plant stems with thorns, X-ray

Hope Comforting Love in Bondage, 1901. Creator: Sidney Harold Meteyard
Hope Comforting Love in Bondage, 1901

L Ecce Homo. Creator: Jean Morin
L Ecce Homo

La sainte Face couronnee d epines, (petit format), early to mid 17th century

Les Fleurs Animees, 1867. Creator: Charles-Michel Geoffroy
Les Fleurs Animees, 1867

Jesus Christ Wearing Crown of Thorns

Chocolate box design, three red roses
Chocolate box design, featuring three red roses. Date: 20th century

Chocolate box design, four pink roses
Chocolate box design, featuring four pink roses. Date: 20th century

SACRED HEARTS 18C
The Sacred Heart of Mary has a dagger stuck in it, symbolising her sorrows; that of Jesus displays a wound, and is encircled by his crown of thorns Date: 18th century

SACRED HEART OF JESUS
THE SACRED HEART Mary and Joseph have a dramatic aerial vision of their sons heart, bleeding, flaming, wrapped in thorns but lighting up the heavens

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Philippines, Marinduque Island, Boac worshipper dressed as christ carrying cross during the moriones festival

Crown of thorns sculpted on a grave, Milano monumental cemetery, Milan, Lombady, Italy, Europe

Crown of Thorns, Christs Passion relics at Notre Dame cathedral, Paris, France, Europe

Crown of Thorns, Christs Passion relics at Notre Dame cathedral, Paris, France, Europe

Two Birds Perched on a Flowering Rose Bush, late 19th century. Creator: Ren Yi
Two Birds Perched on a Flowering Rose Bush, late 19th century

St. Francis of Assisi Takes the Lady Poverty To Be His Bride, c1930. Creator: Unknown
St. Francis of Assisi Takes the Lady Poverty To Be His Bride, c1930. St Francis (1182-1226), Italian priest and founder of the Franciscan order, (in dark robes, left)

Overhead View of a Mother-in-laws Chair (Echinocactus grusonii)
Studio Shot

Robin (Erithacus rubecula) in snow, Titchwell, Norfolk, January. Image digitally manipulated to add more snow

Great Kiskadee (Pitangus sulphuratus) perched on flowering blooming Huisache (Acacia farnesiana), Lake Corpus Christi, Texas, USA. April 2003

Crown of Thorns, also known as the insults by El Bosco

Dead Camelthorn trees (Vachellia erioloba) on sand, Deadvlei, Sossusvlei, Naukluft National Park, Namib Desert, Namibia, June

Jamaica Sorrel, Bellflower and Prickly Saltwort, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler
I Sabdariffa; II Campanula folys serratis coerulea; III Kali Minus; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens of the Prince Bishop near Eichstat;

Bouquet of Flowers, Dahlias and Roses, c. 1830-1840
Bouquet of Flowers, Dahlias and Roses, published c.1830-1840 (stipple engraving hand coloured)

Rosa Noisettiana, 1824-1826
Rosa Noisettiana, pub. 1824-1826 (stipple engraving)

Sweetheart Roland, 1909
The quicker he played, the higher she had to jump. Sweetheart Roland from The Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm, pub. 1909 (colour lithograph)

Teazle seed heads

Flowers, Flowering cactus, Mammillaria rhodantha

Spain. Cantabria. Limpias. The Christ of Limpias. 18th cent
Spain. Cantabria. Limpias. The Christ of Limpias. Church of St. Peter. Unknown origin. 18th Century. Detail

Art nouveau rose design in green, beige and cream. Date: circa 1920s

Depiction of Christ wearing Crown of Thorns. From: Memoire sur les instruments de la passion de N.-S. J.-C. Date: 1870

Spikey Cacti

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Spring sunlight shows the colours in last years bramble leaves

Close look in between the spines of the Crown-of-thorns starfish (Acanthaster planci); Hawaii, United States of America

Crown-Of-Thorns Starfish, Acanthaster planci, Hawaii, USA
Close look in between the spines of the Crown-of-thorns starfish (Acanthaster planci); Hawaii, United States of America

Crown of Thorns, Marrakech, Morocco

Close-up of thorns of the cardon cactus (Pachycereus Pringlei) in the Botanical Gardens, Mexico

Pink and red flower on thorny cactus; Galapagos Islands, Galapagos, Ecuador

Black-shouldered kite perched on thornbush looking left, Serengeti, Tanzania
Black-shouldered kite (Elanus caeruleus) perched on thornbush looking left, Serengeti; Tanzania

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"Embracing the Thorn: A Journey through Art, Nature, and Faith" In this captivating collection of images, we are reminded of the profound symbolism and significance that thorns hold in various aspects of our lives. From religious iconography to enchanting fairy tales, from dangerous encounters with wildlife to breathtaking landscapes, these diverse glimpses into the world invite us to reflect on their deeper meanings. We begin our exploration with Max Portrait's depiction of Jesus wearing a crown of thorns. This powerful image serves as a reminder of sacrifice and redemption, evoking emotions that have resonated throughout history. Similarly, Arthur Rackham's illustration from "Sleeping Beauty" transports us to a realm where beauty is guarded by an impenetrable wall – a metaphor for obstacles we must overcome on our own journeys. Moving beyond artistry, we encounter nature's intricate tapestry interwoven with thorny elements. The woolen masterpiece titled "The Unicorn is Killed and Brought to the Castle" showcases how even mythical creatures can fall prey to sharp spines amidst lush vegetation. Meanwhile, high above deHoop Vlei in South Africa lies a Boomslang snake hunting within a protective fortress formed by thorn bushes – reminding us that survival often demands adaptation. Our journey takes us next to La Sainte Chapelle in Paris where stained glass windows depict scenes from biblical narratives intertwined with motifs like roses entangled in prickly vines; here again, thorns symbolize both pain and divine love. Staying within the realm of faith-inspired artistry, St. Cecily immortalizes her devotion through delicate brushstrokes capturing her serene countenance framed by garlands adorned with tiny roses bearing hidden pricks.