Christ as the Man of Sorrows; Reverse, Skull with date 1534

Christ as the Man of Sorrows; Reverse, Skull with date 1534

Aelbrecht Bouts

1534

oil

From the collection of Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

About this work

This painting shows a man with a crown of thorns on his head. He has a long beard and is wearing a dark shirt. There are wounds on his face and neck. The man's expression is sad, and he looks like he is suffering. The background of the painting is dark, which makes the man stand out. The painting is very detailed, and you can see the texture of the man's skin and the thorns on his head. If you want to see more paintings like this, you should check out the work of Aelbrecht Bouts.

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