The Crowning with Thorns is a painting by Italian Baroque artist Caravaggio, created around 1602-1604. It is a masterpiece of dramatic realism, depicting a brutal scene where soldiers force a crown of thorns onto Christ's head, a work notable for its intense chiaroscuro and powerful emotional impact. The painting is currently located in the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna. 

Artist: Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio
Date: Circa 1602–1604
Subject: The Crowning with Thorns, a scene from the Passion of Christ
Medium: Oil on canvas
Location: Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna
Style: Italian Baroque, known for its intense realism, dramatic use of light and shadow (chiaroscuro), and emotional intensity.