The Man of Sorrows at the Column 1523

Nicolaas Hogenberg’s 1523 engraving, *The Man of Sorrows at the Column*, depicts a sorrowful Christ figure bound to a column. The artist employs cross-hatching to depict the intense physicality of Christ's suffering, with a focus on his muscular anatomy. The print’s realistic details and somber mood reflect the fervent religious piety common in 16th-century Europe. The print is a testament to Hogenberg’s skill as an engraver and showcases the power of visual imagery in devotional art.