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Christ as the Man of Sorrows

Israhel van Meckenem

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the upper body of a person with closed eyes and long wavy hair. A circular halo is depicted around the head. The individual appears topless, crossing their hands in front of them with interlocked fingers. The background features a textured surface behind the figure, with an inscription above the person's head and engraved symbols and designs on either side.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1470/1480
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
2184 × 2162 px
Public Domain
Yes
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