{"product_id":"porcelain-painting-of-christ-with-the-crown-of-thorns","title":"Porcelain Painting of Christ with the Crown of Thorns","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eStriking antique oval porcelain plaque depicting \u003cstrong\u003eChrist\u003c\/strong\u003e wearing the \u003cstrong\u003eCrown of Thorns\u003c\/strong\u003e, finely hand-painted with remarkably delicate modeling of the face and expression. The image is set within an ornate metal frame with a textured ivory-fabric surround, twisted edge, and a decorative bow with suspension ring at the top.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition follows the long European tradition of painting religious subjects onto porcelain plaques, which became particularly popular during the 19th century. Images of Christ wearing the Crown of Thorns were especially common, with examples produced in Germany and elsewhere in Europe after celebrated Old Master paintings, including \u003cstrong\u003eGuido Reni's famous \u003cem\u003eChrist Crowned with Thorns\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts small scale makes it particularly charming displayed among other miniature artwork, religious pieces, or collected curiosities, where the ornate frame and painted porcelain can be appreciated up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e19th century; continental Europe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted porcelain, metal frame\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e5.25\" L x 4\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eGood antique condition with minor signs of age on backing and brass frame.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Europe, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44213331722327,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/22_2d0f7663-a273-414d-b1a1-804205277140.jpg?v=1788138851","url":"https:\/\/gladysavenue.com\/products\/porcelain-painting-of-christ-with-the-crown-of-thorns","provider":"Gladys Avenue","version":"1.0","type":"link"}