Pieter van Avont, 'Putti with the Passion instruments at Christ’s tomb'

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In the foreground are the instruments of the Passion: a dish for vinegar, the crown of thorns, the INRI inscription, a hammer, pincers and nails, a scourge and a sponge on a stick. One of the angels holds a spear. The face of Christ on Veronica's canvas is clearly depicted. The INRI inscription translates to: Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews'. According to the Gospel accounts, this was the inscription ordered by Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor, to be placed above Jesus during the crucifixion. It was meant to indicate the charge against Jesus — that he claimed to be the "King of the Jews," a title which the Roman authorities saw as a political threat. The inscription was written in three languages: Hebrew, Latin, and Greek, so that it could be understood by a broad audience present at the crucifixion. The abbreviation INRI comes from the Latin version.

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Antwerp

Name: Pieter van Avont, 'Putti with the Passion instruments at Christ’s tomb'
Categories: More Paintings
Periods: First half 17th century
Materials: Oil on panel, grisaille
Measurements: Height: 20 cm, Width: 14 cm
Reference: BBWA10043

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