<P> The image of the crown of thorns is often used symbolically to contrast with earthly monarchical crowns . In the symbolism of King Charles the Martyr, the executed English King Charles I is depicted putting aside his earthly crown to take up the crown of thorns, as in William Marshall's print Eikon Basilike . This contrast appears elsewhere in art, for example in Frank Dicksee's painting The Two Crowns . </P> <P> Carnations symbolize the passion as they represent the crown of thorns . </P> <Ul> <Li> <P> Reliquary made in 1806, commissioned by Napoleon, preserved at Notre - Dame Cathedral . </P> </Li> <Li> <P> A second reliquary from 1862, designed by Viollet - le - Duc preserved at Notre - Dame Cathedral . </P> </Li> <Li> <P> Detail of the 1862 reliquary . </P> </Li> <Li> <P> The Sainte - Chapelle, built to house the Passion Relics . </P> </Li> <Li> <P> Mater Dolorosa and bust of crown of thorns (Santa Monica Parish Church, Philippines) </P> </Li> <Li> <P> William Marshall's print depicting King Charles I taking up the crown of thorns </P> </Li> </Ul> <Li> <P> Reliquary made in 1806, commissioned by Napoleon, preserved at Notre - Dame Cathedral . </P> </Li>

Reliquary of the crown of thorns notre dame