The Man of Sorrows Standing by the Column

Albrecht Dürer

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a figure bound to a column. The figure is in a contrapposto stance, with arms crossed and tied with rope around a large column, wearing a crown of thorns. The expression on the figure's face is one of deep suffering. A radiant halo surrounds the head. Nearby, two smaller figures are depicted in the lower-left corner, appearing as observers to the central scene. In the background, a hill with three crosses can be seen. The artwork is detailed with lines and shading to create depth and mood.