Thorns Collection (#6)

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

Usambiro barbet perches on branch in profile
Usambiro barbet (Trachyphonus darnaudii usambiro) perches on branch in profile, Serengeti National Park; Tanzania

European roller on thorn branch
European roller (Coracias garrulus) on thorn branch, Serengeti National Park; Tanzania

Engraving depicting Jesus Christ being mocked as the crown of thorns is placed upon his head
Engraving depicting Jesus Christ being mocked

Lilac-breasted roller on whistling thorn looks left
Lilac-breasted roller (Coracias caudatus Linnaeus) on whistling thorn looks left, Cottars 1920s Safari Camp, Msai Mara National Reserve; Kenya

Coronation Thorns c. 1500 mixed technique softwood
Coronation of the Thorns, c. 1500, mixed technique on softwood, 128.2 x 58 cm, unmarked, Sigmund Holbein, Augsburg um 1470-1540 Bern

Crown Thorns Christ inside hl. Nicholas Myra
The Crown of Thorns of Christ (inside), The hl. Nicholas of Myra with the three pupils (outside), c. 1480, mixed media on oak, 57 x 34 cm, unmarked, Meister der Aarhuser Passion, ()

Passion Christ Prayer Mount Olives capture Caiaphas
The Passion of Christ: Prayer on the Mount of Olives, capture, Christ before Caiaphas, scourging (upper register), Coronation of the Thorns, Cross Carrying, Crucifixion, Entombment (lower register)

Guido Reni 1575-1642 Christ crowned Thorns Oil
After Guido Reni (1575-1642), Christ crowned with Thorns, Oil on canvas, Height: 47 cm (18.5), Width: 37 cm (14.5)

Attributed Callisto Piazza 1500a'1561 Christ
Attributed to Callisto Piazza, (1500-1561), Christ with the crown of thorns, Oil on canvas, Height: 67.5 cm (26.5 cm), Width: 65.5 cm (25.7)

Ecce Homo Christ handcuffed shown people crown
Ecce Homo, Ecce Homo. Christ is handcuffed and shown to the people with a crown of thorns by the light of a torch by Pilate and a soldier, Christ alone (also called Ecce Homo ), Matthias Stom

Mary Magdalene Saint Mary Magdalene standing
Mary Magdalene, Saint Mary Magdalene, standing with the ointment jar in the right hand. The penitent harlot Mary Magdalene, possible attributes: book (or scroll), crown, crown of thorns, crucifix

Ecce Homo Christ crowned thorns shown elevation
Ecce Homo, Ecce Homo. The Christ crowned with thorns is shown on an elevation to the screaming and scornful people, Christ alone (also called Ecce Homo ), Jheronimus Bosch (copy after), c. 1530 - c

Mary Magdalene Mary Magdalene Mary Magdalene Mary Magdalene, Mary Magdalene sitting under a tree with the ointment jar on her lap

Mary Magdalene Head Young Woman penitent harlot Mary Magdalene
Mary Magdalene, Head of a Young Woman. the penitent harlot Mary Magdalene, possible attributes: book (or scroll), crown, crown of thorns, crucifix, jar of ointment, mirror, musical instrument

Catherine dies age 33 Catherine heaven Scenes
Catherine dies at the age of 33 / Catherine is taken to heaven Scenes from the life and wonders of Saint Catherine of Siena (series title) Vita mors gesta

Catherine Christ exchange hearts Catherine chooses
Catherine and Christ exchange their hearts / Catherine chooses the crown of thorns / Catherine visits a sick woman on her deathbed Scenes from the life and wonders of Saint Catherine of Siena

Coronation Mary Virgin Mary heaven God Christ crowned
Coronation of Mary, The Virgin Mary is in heaven by God and Christ crowned. Above her the Holy Spirit (as a dove). Among them, on earth, four saints in worship

PietA Maria dead Christ arms weeping sitting
Pieta, Maria with the dead Christ in his arms, weeping for him, sitting on a stone. Pieta Vesperbild Marienklage (no others present): Christ, either with or without a crown of thorns

Venus rose Venus stands feet water rose bush
Venus and the rose, Venus stands with its feet in the water, with a rose bush between its legs, in front of a large rock with vegetation. Amor sits along the water on the right

Landscape penitent Mary Magdalene wide landscape
Landscape with the penitent Mary Magdalene, A wide landscape with the penitent Saint Mary Magdalene in the foreground to the right under a tree, landscapes, the penitent harlot Mary Magdalene

Penitent Mary Magdalene Mary Magdalene sits praying
Penitent Mary Magdalene, Mary Magdalene sits praying, holding a crucifix, in front of a skull and a book in a cave, the penitent harlot Mary Magdalene, possible attributes: book (or scroll), crown

Venus rose Venus sits rock landscape takes thorn
Venus and the rose, Venus sits on a rock in a landscape. She takes a thorn from a rose bush out of her foot. In the foreground on the right a rabbit

Christ shown people Ecce Homo Passion Christ
Christ shown to the people (Ecce Homo) Passion of Christ (series title), Pilate shows Christ to the people who have gathered in the marketplace in front of a large building

Mocking Christ Passion Christ series title mocked
Mocking of Christ Passion of Christ (series title), Christ is mocked by the people. The soldiers put a crown of thorns on him. Print from a series of 13 prints and a title print made by Z

De Bewening Rembrandt 1738 painting National
De Bewening after Rembrandt, 1738. (painting National. Gallery, London), lamentation about the dead Christ by his relatives and friends (Christ usually without crown of thorns), John Baptist Jackson

Christ Man Sorrows Devotion prints series title
Christ as Man of Sorrows Devotion prints (series title), Christ sits with spread arms on the edge of a basin. He shows his wounds and lets the blood flow into the basin

Christ shown people Ecce Homo Devotion prints
Christ shown to the people (Ecce Homo) Devotion prints (series title), Christ with crown of thorns, purple mantle and cane stem as scepter. His hands are tied together and show injuries

PietA Scenes Christ series title dead Christ
Pieta Scenes with Christ (series title), The dead Christ is on Marys lap. His body is supported by two angels. In the margin a six-line caption, in two columns, in Latin

Mary Magdalene wilderness Dilexit multum title
Mary Magdalene in the wilderness Dilexit multum (title on object), Mary Magdalene in the wilderness, sitting with her eyes closed and a crucifix in her hand

Christ cold stone crowned crown thorns sits square stone
Christ on the cold stone, Christ, crowned with the crown of thorns, sits on a square stone to the right. His wrists are tied and he is holding a cane

Mary Magdalene penitent harlot Mary Magdalene
Mary Magdalene, the penitent harlot Mary Magdalene, possible attributes: book (or scroll), crown, crown of thorns, crucifix, jar of ointment, mirror, musical instrument, palm-branch, rosary, scourge

Mocking Christ Title page Order texten annual preaching
Mocking of Christ Title page for: Order of texten, from which annual preaching is celebrated in the Dutch churches in 1781

Multiple scenes Agony Christ Kiss Judas Procession
Multiple scenes: Agony of Christ, Kiss of Judas, Procession to Calvary, Crowning with thorns, Flagellation, Crucifixion of Christ, Lamentation, Resurrection, Noli me tangere and Christ in Limbo

Passion Christ Agony Trial Flagellation Entry
Passion of Christ: Agony of Christ, Trial of Christ, Flagellation, Entry into Jerusalem and Crowning with thorns

Agriculture Lily Thorns Scarlet anemone growing
Agriculture, As a Lily among the Thorns. Scarlet anemone growing up through a burnet bush. 1930, Middle East, Israel and/or Palestine

seed fell thorns 1934 Middle East Israel Palestine
Some seed fell among thorns. 1934, Middle East, Israel and/or Palestine

Lime-kiln burning thorns Homs 1900 Syria Ḥimṣ
Lime-kiln burning thorns, Homs 1900, Syria, ß©ñimß╣ú

Mosaic ceiling Chapel Crowning Crown Thorns 1940
Mosaic ceiling in Chapel of Crowning, Crown of Thorns. 1940, Jerusalem, Israel

Via Dolorosa St. Stephen Gate Chapel Crowning
Via Dolorosa, beginning at St. Stephens Gate Chapel of Crowning with Thorns 1900, Jerusalem, Israel

Shrine Crowning Thorns 1934 Jerusalem Israel
Shrine of the Crowning with Thorns. 1934, Jerusalem, Israel

Agriculture lily thorns Cant 22 White anemone
Agriculture, As a lily among the thorns, Cant. 22. White anemone growing up through a thistle. 1930, Middle East

Crowning Thorns Simon Bening Flemish 1483 1561
The Crowning with Thorns; Simon Bening (Flemish, about 1483 - 1561); Bruges, Belgium; about 1525-1530; Tempera colors, gold paint, and gold leaf on parchment; Leaf: 16.8 × 11.4 cm (6 5, 8 × 4 1)

Initial O Crowning Thorns Workshop Gerard Horenbout
Initial O: The Crowning with Thorns; Workshop of Gerard Horenbout (Flemish, 1465 - 1541); Cologne (written), Germany; about 1500; Tempera colors and gold paint on parchment; Leaf

Initial G Delivery Crown Thorns Paris Jacobellus
Initial G: Delivery of the Crown of Thorns to Paris; Jacobellus of Salerno (Italian, active about 1270); Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy; about 1270; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Christ Crowned Thorns Gerrit van Honthorst Dutch
Christ Crowned with Thorns; Gerrit van Honthorst (Dutch, 1590 - 1656); Netherlands; about 1620; Oil on canvas; 222.3 × 173.4 cm (87 1, 2 × 68 1, 4 in.)

Christ Crowned Thorns Norfolk perhaps written
Christ Crowned with Thorns; Norfolk perhaps (written), East Anglia, England; illumination about 1190; written about 1490; Tempera colors and gold leaf on parchment; Leaf: 11.9 x 17 cm (4 11)

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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.