The Man of Sorrows

Französische Grafik 1285–1700, c. 1490

The image shows a person with long dark hair standing slightly bent forward, appearing to touch a large blue cloth. The person has a downcast expression and wears minimal clothing. In the background, there is a carved pillar with ropes and leafy decorations, as well as a scroll with arched text. The setting includes a decorated wall in shades of gold and green, contributing to a historical or religious atmosphere.
Artist
Französische Grafik 1285–1700
Date
c. 1490
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored woodcut on laid paper
Dimensions
9.9 × 7.2 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a person with long dark hair standing slightly bent forward, appearing to touch a large blue cloth. The person has a downcast expression and wears minimal clothing. In the background, there is a carved pillar with ropes and leafy decorations, as well as a scroll with arched text. The setting includes a decorated wall in shades of gold and green, contributing to a historical or religious atmosphere.

Französische Grafik 1285–1700