Man of Sorrows

Man of Sorrows

Sandro Botticelli

1500

tempera

From the collection of Accademia Carrara

About this work

The painting depicts a man with long, wavy brown hair and a beard, wearing a red robe with gold accents. He has a crown of thorns on his head and is holding his right hand up with his fingers spread apart. His left hand is placed over his chest. The background of the painting is dark blue. The man's expression is somber, and his eyes are cast downward. The crown of thorns adds a sense of suffering and pain to the image. The use of gold accents on the robe and the crown adds a touch of luxury and importance to the figure. This painting is reminiscent of the works of Sandro Botticelli, who was known for his detailed and expressive depictions of religious figures.

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