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Christ as the Man of Sorrows

Netherlandish 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a seated figure with one knee raised and an arm resting on it, while the other arm supports the head. The person has a long face with a beard and long wavy brown hair. Wrapped around their head is a green crown of thorns, and they have a faint, red circular halo behind them. Their attire is minimal, consisting of a cloth draped around their waist. The background features a simple, stylized landscape with green hills. Above them is a wooden cross, partially visible, with a sign at the top. To the left of the cross, ropes hang down, one holding a tied bundle. These elements are enclosed within a rectangular border.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1480
Medium
woodcut, hand-colored in green, yellow, red and brown on laid paper
Dimensions
3407 × 4662 px
Public Domain
Yes
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