Thorns Collection (#8)

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

Chromolithograph Devotional Card - Young Jesus as shepherd. 1913

Romantic greetings card with white rose
Romantic greetings card with a white rose. circa 1890s

Romantic greetings card with red roses. Date: circa 1890s

Christ crowned with thorns, from the Small Passion, c. 1509-1
Albrecht Durer (1471-1528). German painter and engraver. Christ crowned with thorns, from the Small Passion, c.1509-1511. Woodcut. Dallas Museum of Art. United States. 20080720

Three cats in a basket on a Victorian scrap. Date: circa 1890s

Jesus insulted. Engraving. Colored
New Testament. Gospel of Matthew. Chapter XXVII. Jesus insulted. Gustave Dores drawing. Engraving by Pannemaker. Colored

Jesus showing sores with Virgin Mary and Saint John and two
Doctrine Chretienne. Manuscript. France. 13th century. Miniature depicting Jesus sitting, showing sores. Beside him, the Virgin Mary

Pink roses in a shoe on a birthday card
Pink roses and rosebuds in a red satin shoe on a birthday card. circa 1890s

Yellow rose on a New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

Pink and yellow flowers on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Pink and white flowers on a New Year card with a decorative lacy border. Date: circa 1890s

Pink flowers on a Christmas card, with seasonal verse to a distant friend. Date: circa 1890s

Dove and pink flowers on a Christmas card
Dove with an envelope in its beak and a branch of pink flowers on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Pink and red flowers on a Christmas card, with seasonal verse. Date: circa 1890s

Birthday card with birds and rosebud on a fan
Birthday card with birds and red rosebud on a fan. Date: circa 1890s

Fairies with flower and insect on a Christmas card
Two fairies with a pink flower and an insect on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Goblins with a turkey on a Christmas card
Goblins dragging a live turkey along with ropes on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Pale orange roses on a fabric greetings card with silky fringe. Date: circa 1890s

Bright pink roses on a fabric greetings card with silky white fringe and tassels. Date: circa 1890s

We Gladstone / Thorny Wood
WILLIAM EWART GLADSTONE Liberal MP and Prime Minister making his way through a thorny wood, in an attempt to catch the Irish Vote Date: 1809 - 1898

Jesus (Correggio)
JESUS OF NAZARETH crowned with thorns Date: 6 BC - 30 AD

Relic Crown of Thorns
Louis IX, king of France, returns to France bringing with him the actual crown of thorns which was placed on the head of Jesus when he was mocked by Pilates soldiers Date: 1254

Germany, Sleeping Beauty
Germany depicted as the Sleeping Beauty imprisoned by thorns - but there is no Prince Charming to come to her rescue ! Date: 1923

Fruit and flowers on a Christmas card
Fruit, leaves and flowers on a Christmas card, with a red tassel. Date: circa 1890s

Dog with horseshoe and rose on a Good Luck card
Dog with a horseshoe and a pink rose on a Good Luck card. Date: circa 1890s

Cherub playing pipe on a floral greetings card
Cherub playing a pipe on a floral greetings card. Date: circa 1890s

White flowers, thorns and a cross on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Pink roses on a circular Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Boy and girl with flowers on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

White Christmas roses on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Pink roses on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Bee and pink rose on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Bird on a greetings card with an ornate gold border. Date: circa 1890s

Clawson Thorns and Belvoir Hunt, Leicestershire
Clawson Thorns, a covert popular with the Belvoir Hunt, Leicestershire Date: 1936

German leaf and flower design with white roses, looking like a symmetrically laid out garden viewed from above. Date: circa 1910s

German place card design by R Beauclair, showing two Edwardian ladies in a floral setting. Date: circa 1910s

Cockerel in blackberry brambles
A cockerel in blackberry brambles. Date: circa 1920s

Eglantine rose flower fairy, Rosa eglantera.. Handcolored steel engraving by C. Geoffrois after an illustration by Jean Ignace Isidore Grandville from Les Fleurs Animees, Flower Fairies, Paris

Acacia Ants - Whistling Thorn and Stinging Ants, on Acacia Gall Plant (Acacia drepanolobiun)

Paris, France - La Sainte Chapelle, The Crypt. Date: 19th century

Paris, France - Notre-Dame. Date: 19th century

Relics of the thorns from the Crown of Thorns. From: Memoire sur les instruments de la passion de N.-S. J.-C. Date: 1870

Christ Crowned Thorns ca 1500 Woodcut sheet 9 1 / 2 x 6 3 / 4
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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.