Who painted The Man of Sorrows with Hands Bound?

The Man of Sorrows with Hands Bound was painted by Albrecht Dürer in 1512.

Where can I see The Man of Sorrows with Hands Bound?

The Man of Sorrows with Hands Bound is held by Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

What movement is The Man of Sorrows with Hands Bound?

The Man of Sorrows with Hands Bound is associated with Northern Renaissance.

Can I buy a print of The Man of Sorrows with Hands Bound?

Museum-quality prints of The Man of Sorrows with Hands Bound are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

The Man of Sorrows with Hands Bound

Albrecht Dürer , 1512

The Man of Sorrows with Hands Bound is an ink print by the Northern Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. It dates from 1512 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

Inscription: Inscribed:in plate, upper left: 1512 / AD [artist's monogram]; recto, top center, in graphite [?] by a later hand: 115[?] [faint/possibly erased]; verso, top right, in brown ink by a later hand: J.B.; verso, lower left, in graphite by a later hand: LRG [?]
Markings: Marked:J.B. in brown ink at top right of verso, close to Lugt 1420

About this work

Overview

The Man of Sorrows with Hands Bound is a drypoint print created by Albrecht Dürer in 1512. Executed on laid paper, it showcases Dürer's skill with the medium.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts Jesus Christ standing with his hands bound, wearing a simple cloth and gazing downward. The somber pose and expression convey a sense of sorrow and contemplation.

Technique & Style

Dürer employed simple, delicate lines to create a quiet and introspective atmosphere. The drypoint technique, which involves scratching the image onto a plate, yields a distinctive softness and subtlety in the lines.