Christ as the Man of Sorrows
1500
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1500
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Christ as the Man of Sorrows is a 1500 ink by Netherlandish 15th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a naked figure with a crown of thorns and wounds on his hands and feet. He’s kneeling on a rocky ground, looking up with his arms raised. Behind him, a city skyline fades into the distance, and a man in a hat stands to the right, holding a sign with letters. The figure’s suffering is emphasized by the sharp lines and simple colors—mostly browns and reds. The text around the edges is in an old language, likely meant to be read aloud. Next, look up woodcut to see how this printing method worked.
