1512
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint Bernard Adoring the Man of Sorrows is a 1512 ink by Lucas Cranach the Elder, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This woodcut painting depicts Saint Bernard adoring the Man of Sorrows. The saint is shown on the right, wearing a robe and looking up at the Man of Sorrows, who is seated on the left. The Man of Sorrows is wearing a crown of thorns and holding a scepter in his right hand. The scene is set against a simple background, with no other figures or objects present. The focus is on the two main characters and their interaction. The artist's use of bold lines and simple shapes creates a sense of drama and emotion in the scene. If you're interested in learning more about this style, you might want to explore the Renaissance movement.
Lucas Cranach the Elder was a German Renaissance painter and printmaker in woodcut and engraving.
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