Christ as the Man of Sorrows

Netherlandish 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the upper half of a man seated, with a slight tilt of his head to the left. He has a somber expression, large wide eyes, a full beard, dark wavy long hair reaching his shoulders, and is wearing a green crown of thorns. His body appears bare with red streaks suggesting wounds or blood. He wears a cloth around his waist and has crossed arms resting on a stone structure detailed in blue and yellow with arch-like designs. The background is an orange wall with faded letters, bordered by an ornate arch design with green and blue accents. The image has an aged, textured appearance similar to manuscript art.