Thorns Collection (#7)

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)

Fall Redemption Man Christ Crowned Thorns 1515
The Fall and Redemption of Man: Christ Crowned with Thorns, c. 1515. Albrecht Altdorfer (German, c. 1480-1538). Woodcut

Passion Crowning Thorns Hieronymus Wierix Flemish
The Passion: The Crowning with Thorns. Hieronymus Wierix (Flemish, 1553-1619). Engraving

Passion Christ Crowned Thorns 1521 Lucas van Leyden
The Passion: Christ Crowned with Thorns, 1521. Lucas van Leyden (Dutch, 1494-1533). Engraving

Christ Crowned Thorns 1788 Martin Johann Schmidt
Christ Crowned with Thorns, 1788. Martin Johann Schmidt (Austrian, 1718-1801). Brush and gray ink and gray wash with black chalk;

Head Of Christ, After The Original Drawing By Gustave Dore. From Life And Reminiscences Of Gustave Dore, Published 1885

Jesus Christ Tormented And Crowned With Thorns. After A Work Painted On Wood By Albert Durer. From Les Artes Au Moyen Age, Published Paris 1873

Engraving From The Dore Bible Illustrating Matthew Xxvii 29 And 30 The Crown Of Thorns By Gustave Dore 1832-1883 French Artist And Illustrator

Purple Cloth And Crown Of Thorns

Crown Of Thorns

Symbols Of Christs Crucifixion

Jesus With Crown Of Thorns

Christ Hangs On The Cross

Black And White Of Jesus Dying On The Cross

Jesus Dying On The Cross

So alone
Klaudia Ligacová

The Hero, by Hal Hurst, WW1
The Hero, painting by Hal Hurst, depicting a dead soldier during the First World War being carried by Jesus Christ. 1915

White flowers on a cutout greetings card. Date: circa 1900s

Le Christ a la colonne. Creator: Jean Morin
Le Christ a la colonne

Advertisement, Horners Penny Stories
Advertisement for Horners Penny Stories -- Have You Read Them? circa 1900

Christ carrying the Cross, 1502, by Hans Holbein the Elder (
Hans Holbein the Elder (1465-1524). German painter. Christ carrying the Cross, 1502. Detail of a wing of Kaisheim Altar. Alte Pinakothek. Munich. Germany

Master of Saint Veronica. St. Veronica with the Holy Kerchie
Master of Saint Veronica. German painter. Work perido: Between 1395-1420 in Cologne. Gothic style. St. Veronica with the Holy Kerchief. c.1420. Alte Pinakothek. Munich. Germany

Jesus Effigy
JESUS OF NAZARETH The effigy of Jesus, showing marks of the Crown of Thorns &c, seemingly preserved on a cloth pressed against his face (note Vatican seal attached) Date: 6 BC - 30 AD

Illustration, The Jew Among the Thorns -- The Jew was forced to dance faster and faster till the thorns tore his shabby coat, combed his goat-s beard, and scratched him all over. Date: 1909

Paris, France - Notre-Dame and Archbishops Palace. Date: 1650

Illustration, Crested Porcupine (Hystrix cristata) digging in ground, side view

Oberon and Titania, A Midsummer Nights Dream, Act II, Scene I, by William Shakespeare
XYC291013 Oberon and Titania, A Midsummer Nights Dream, Act II, Scene I, by William Shakespeare (1566-1616), 1837 (w/c, b/c, pen, ink, gum and graphite on paper) by Danby

Europe, Portugal, Fatima, Stations of the Cross inside basilica

Picture No. 10761278
Devil's Thorn and Camelthorn Tree (Acacia erioloba) at a sand dune during the rainy season (March) (Tribulus zeyheri) Date:

Two thorns from the Crown of Thorns, worn by Jesus. Displayed in a reliquary at Santa Croce (Church of the Holy Cross of Jerusalem) in Rome, Italy. Date: circa 1910s

Crown-of-thorns (Euphorbia milii) close-up of flowers, in garden, Palawan, Philippines, march

Countryside scene with Canada Geese
A flock of Canada Geese (Branta canadensis), flying over a snow-covered countryside of old fences, hazy white skies and a tangle of thorns and rosehips. Watercolour painting by Malcolm Greensmith

The Infant Christ Prefiguring The Passion / Bfca. Reni, Guido, 1575-1642, Artist, Between Ca. 1600 And 1750, Chiaroscuro Woodcut

Crested Porcupine, Hystrix cristata, in garden next to broom, side view

Judas Iscariot, 1899. Artist: JF Weber
Judas Iscariot, 1899. A print from The Magazine of Art, Cassell and Company, Limited, 1899

The Man of Sorrows, c1520. Artist: Jan Mostaert
The Man of Sorrows, c1520. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Glastonbury, Somerset - The Glastonbury Thorn. Date: circa 1940

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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.