19 century icon of Jesus Christ with thorn crown, and unbelievable eyes appeals
29x24 centimeter
Hello, this item is a 19th-century devotional icon depicting Jesus Christ wearing the crown of thorns, a subject known in Christian iconography as Ecce Homo. Executed on a wooden panel with oil paint, the piece measures approximately 29 x 24 cm. The painting shows Christ with upward-cast eyes and a serene expression, emphasizing his passive suffering and spiritual transcendence. The halo effect, soft modeling of the face, and fine anatomical rendering suggest Western European influence, possibly from an Italian or Central European workshop. The background and border are plain, focusing attention on the emotional power of the face.
Condition appears stable, though signs of age-related wear and minor surface abrasions are visible at the edges. The back of the panel shows an old hanging mechanism, consistent with its claimed age. While this work lacks inscription or hallmarking to confirm exact origin, it represents a market category of private devotional objects created in the 1800s for domestic altars. Comparable icons of similar size and quality, especially those without known artist attribution, typically sell in the range of $400 to $700 at auction.