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The Man of Sorrows and His Mother, c. 1500. Creator: Unknown
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The Man of Sorrows and His Mother, c. 1500. Creator: Unknown
The Man of Sorrows and His Mother, c. 1500
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1500 Latin Script Latin Text Life Of Christ Man Of Sorrows Netherlandish School Parent Resurrection Mother Mary Multi Coloured Multicoloured Netherlandish The Man Of Sorrows
The Man of Sorrows and His Mother,
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a poignant woodcut print from the Netherlandish School of the 15th century, presents a deeply moving depiction of the Christian narrative. The central figure is the Man of Sorrows, or Ecce Homo, a representation of a suffering Jesus Christ, crowned with thorns and wearing a purple robe. He gazes downwards, his face etched with sorrow and despair. His mother, the Virgin Mary, stands beside him, her hands reaching out in a gesture of comfort and support. The intricately detailed print is hand-colored in a multicolored palette, with hues of rose, blue, lilac, vermilion, mustard yellow, white, brown, and silver adorning the image. The lettering in Latin script at the bottom of the print reads, "ECCE HOMO," which translates to "Behold the Man," a reference to the moment when Pontius Pilate presented Jesus to the crowd before his crucifixion. This powerful image speaks to the themes of family, motherhood, and the human condition. The connection between Jesus and Mary is a poignant reminder of the love and support that can sustain us through our darkest moments. The use of color adds depth and emotion to the scene, highlighting the contrast between the suffering of the Man of Sorrows and the tender compassion of his mother. This beautiful work of art, created around 1500, is a testament to the enduring power of religious art to move and inspire us. It is a treasure of our shared artistic and cultural heritage, now preserved in the collections of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. The anonymous artist behind this masterpiece remains unknown, but their work continues to resonate with viewers and remind us of the enduring power of faith, love, and the human spirit.
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