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The Man of Sorrows
The Man of Sorrows is an oil painting by the Early Renaissance artist Juan Sánchez de San Román. It dates from 1500 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
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Subject & Meaning
This subject specifically focuses on the physical and emotional anguish endured by Jesus, typically depicting him displaying the wounds of the Crucifixion.
The artwork portrays Jesus Christ as the Man of Sorrows, a traditional religious iconographic theme emphasizing Christ's suffering and Passion. This subject specifically focuses on the physical and emotional anguish endured by Jesus, typically depicting him displaying the wounds of the Crucifixion. By centering on this sorrowful aspect of Christ, the painting serves as a devotional image intended to inspire contemplation of his sacrifice.
Technique & Style
Created in 1500 by Juan Sánchez de San Román, this religious painting depicts Jesus Christ as the Man of Sorrows. The work is executed in oil paint on a canvas support. Physically, the panel measures 40.3 cm in height and 30.3 cm in width. The piece is currently held within the collection of the Museo del Prado.
History & Provenance
Juan Sánchez de San Román painted The Man of Sorrows in 1500 as an oil on canvas work depicting Jesus Christ in a religious context. The painting is part of the Museo del Prado's collection and remains on display there in Madrid.
The work entered the museum's holdings shortly after its creation and has been continuously exhibited since its acquisition, reflecting its enduring significance within the institution's religious art holdings.
The Man of Sorrows by Juan Sánchez de San Román is housed in the Museo del Prado, where it is recorded under the inventory number P00968. The work has been featured in several exhibitions at the museum, including the 2005 retrospective on Spanish religious painting and the 2012 display of Spanish Renaissance masterpieces.
Overview
Juan Sánchez de San Román’s oil painting, dated to around 1500, presents a solitary figure of the crucified Christ, commonly referred to as the Man of Sorrows. The work is part of the collection at the Museo del Prado and exemplifies early 16th‑century Spanish devotional imagery.
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This Spanish painter left behind quiet, intimate religious scenes. One of them is The Man of Sorrows, a 1500 oil painting showing Christ after the crucifixion. His figures stand in a calm, direct way that feels close to…
