Christ as the Man of Sorrows

Deutsche Grafik 1470–1480, 1480/1500

The image shows a person standing in a slightly hunched position. The individual has long, dark hair and is wearing a crown of leaves on their head. Their facial expression is downcast, with closed eyes and a solemn demeanor. The person is minimally clothed, wearing only a simple waistcloth. They are holding a bundle of green branches against their chest and are surrounded by various objects, including spears, sticks, and a rooster. The background features an intricately detailed border with floral and vine motifs in green and red.
Artiste
Deutsche Grafik 1470–1480
Datation
1480/1500
Catégorie
Estampe
Technique
woodcut, hand-colored in red lake, green, and yellow
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

The image shows a person standing in a slightly hunched position. The individual has long, dark hair and is wearing a crown of leaves on their head. Their facial expression is downcast, with closed eyes and a solemn demeanor. The person is minimally clothed, wearing only a simple waistcloth. They are holding a bundle of green branches against their chest and are surrounded by various objects, including spears, sticks, and a rooster. The background features an intricately detailed border with floral and vine motifs in green and red.

Deutsche Grafik 1470–1480