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The Man of Sorrows with a Franciscan

French 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an upper body depiction of a figure to the left, standing upright. The facial features include closed eyes, a beard, and long wavy hair. Stripes of red streak across the figure's chest, and a red cross is visible on one shoulder. The figure has a halo around the head. Beside this figure, there is a monk-like person to the lower right, facing the first figure. The monk has a shaven hairstyle and wears a simple robe with a cowl. He appears to be speaking, with a scroll emerging from his mouth. The background is filled with decorative elements, including a floral design and swirling patterns, against a blue and golden-colored background. At the top, there is a banner with the letters "INRI."

Artwork Details

Date
1490-1500
Medium
woodcut, hand-colored in red, blue, green-yellow, gray, and flesh
Dimensions
3044 × 4472 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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