BYU's Museum of Art acquired a new Carl Bloch painting June 4. 'The Mocking of Christ' depicts a soldier crowning Jesus' head in thorns and has been unavailable for purchase for more than 100 years.

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Nearly 135 years after 19th century Danish painter Carl Bloch completed it in 1880, The Mocking of Christ will be unveiled in its new home at the BYU Museum of Art on Thursday, June 4 at 9a.m. during ...

In the middle of the 20th century, nearly half a world away, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints introduced Bloch’s paintings on the life of Christ to its members in the “Improvement Era” ...

In the mid 1860''s Bloch was commissioned by the king to paint the life of Jesus Christ. 'Bloch spent 40 years of his life on this assignment,' Edsburg said. Steve Nelson, of Orem, served his ...

The religious paintings of Denmark's most beloved artist are on their way to Utah. BYU's Museum of Art will host the exhibit of the world-renowned Carl Bloch this fall.

Brigham Young University's Museum of Art has opened its doors to more than 140,000 visitors since mid-November for its Carl Bloch exhibit. But if you want to view the masterpieces before the ...