1495
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Man of Sorrows with a Franciscan is a 1495 ink by French 15th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting depicts a man with long hair and a beard, wearing a red robe with a red cross on his chest. He is positioned on the left side of the image, with his head tilted slightly to the right. To his right, a figure in a brown robe is shown in profile, facing the man. The background of the painting features a blue sky with yellow and orange flowers. A banner above the man's head reads "INRI" in red and blue letters. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of solemnity and reverence. This painting is an example of a woodcut from the Renaissance period, and you can learn more about this technique by looking up the artist French 15th Century.
This artist hid their best work inside old travel trunks. They glued vivid woodcuts into the lids of wooden boxes meant to be carried on horseback, like secret postcards from God. If you’ve ever pried open a cracked lid…
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