Man of Sorrows with the Virgin Mary, Saint John and a Donor
1365
tempera
From the collection of Denver Art Museum
1365
tempera
From the collection of Denver Art Museum
This painting shows a religious scene with four figures. In the center, a man with a halo and a cross behind him sits on a stone bench, his hands crossed over his stomach. He is nude except for a white cloth around his waist. To his left stands a woman in a blue robe and head covering, with a gold halo and a red dress underneath. On his right is a man in a red robe with a blue shirt underneath and a gold halo. Behind the woman is another woman in a black robe and head covering, her hands raised in prayer. The background is a warm, golden color with intricate designs along the top. The overall mood is somber and reverent. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, check out the works of Don Silvestro dei Gherarducci.
