Man of Sorrows 1511

hansbaldung

Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden, Dresden, Germany

comic strip sketch

pen illustration

fictional-character

junji ito style

cartoon sketch

ink line art

jesus-christ

linework heavy

pen-ink sketch

arch

christianity

tattoo art

organism

graphic novel art

doodle art

angel

christ

"Man of Sorrows," a 1511 woodcut by Hans Baldung, depicts a poignant scene of Christ crowned with thorns. Surrounded by a chorus of angels, the central figure of Christ appears weary, his face contorted in anguish. The dramatic composition and meticulous detail of this small-scale print are characteristic of Baldung's distinctive style, which blended elements of the Northern Renaissance with German Expressionism. This powerful image served as a devotional piece, intended to evoke empathy for Christ's suffering and remind viewers of his sacrifice.