The Mocking of Christ 

This painting, oil on canvas, is attributed to the so-called Master of Candlelight, an anonymous painter stylistically linked to Gerrit van Honthorst. However, his artistic sensibility and personality are entirely distinct from those of the Utrecht painter. The name is derived from the dark atmosphere of his works, which are often illuminated by candles, lamps, and torches, creating a sense of deep meditation.
A scene from the Passion of Christ is depicted on this canvas. On the left, Jesus wears only a red tunic revealing a shoulder and a crown of thorns on his bleeding head. On the right, he is observed by a character with marked features that, over time, has been variously interpreted as a generic "Jew", a stingy, Caiaphas or Nicodemus. His one hand supports Christ's chin and his other hand holds a candle that intensely illuminates their faces. Everything around the characters is dark. In addition to the affliction that shines in Christ's face, the play of shadows on the fingers of his hands and the red of his tunic contributes to the dramatic atmosphere of the scene.