Jesus on the Cross Wearing a Crown of Thorns

A bearded figure with long hair hangs on a large wooden cross, arms stretched out to each side with fists clenched at the crossbeam. A crown of thorns sits on his head, his face is tilted upward with closed eyes and an open mouth. A loose cloth is wrapped around his waist and hips, with one end hanging down at the side. His legs are crossed near the bottom, with the feet overlapping at the base of the upright beam. The ribs and muscles are lightly sketched, and the thick outlines make the cross easy to color. This free printable suits older kids and teens, and it works well for quiet Lent or Good Friday lessons. Try warm browns and grays for the wood, soft tans for the cloth, and green or brown for the thorns while you talk about the story.