Christ at the Column
Antonello da Messina · 1477
Why it's great
Christ stands with a rope around his neck and a crown of thorns, and a single tear runs down his cheek. Antonello da Messina painted it in 1477, and the sad, gentle face is very powerful for such a small picture.
Where to see it
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Hang it on your wall
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Antonello da Messina was a painter from Sicily, born around 1430. He learned the new oil paint technique from Flemish painters, and is famous for portraits with sharp eyes and lively expressions. He died in Messina in 1479.
