Christ Crowned with Thorns – Pietro Novelli (Sicilian School, 18th Century)

A refined oil on canvas depicting Christ Crowned with Thorns, attributed to Pietro Novelli, a prominent master of the Sicilian School. The composition conveys deep emotional intensity through the subject’s contemplative gaze and dramatic chiaroscuro, characteristic of Southern Italian Baroque painting.

The work is presented in an elegant 19th-century gilded frame, enhancing its devotional and historical presence. The delicate rendering of flesh tones and the expressive detail of the crown of thorns reflect the artist’s mastery and spiritual sensitivity.

• Artist: Pietro Novelli (attributed)
• School: Sicilian School, 18th Century
• Medium: Oil on canvas
• Dimensions: 60 x 49 cm
• Frame: Original 19th-century gilded frame

A timeless religious artwork of museum-inspired quality, ideal for collectors of Old Master paintings.