Mary and John before the Man of Sorrows
1514
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1514
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Mary and John before the Man of Sorrows is a 1514 ink by Hans Süss von Kulmbach, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting depicts a scene with four figures, including two angels, a woman in a white head covering, and a man with a crown of thorns. The background features a landscape with hills and clouds, and there are cherubs and winged figures in the sky. The man with the crown of thorns appears to be Christ, and the woman may be Mary. The scene is likely a representation of a religious event or story. The painting is done in pen, brown ink, and watercolor on laid paper, showcasing the artist's skill in blending mediums. To learn more about the techniques used in this painting, look up the technique of glazing.
Hans Süss von Kulmbach (1510–1515) was an artist.
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