Man of Sorrows c. 1560

"Man of Sorrows," painted around 1560 by Spanish artist Luis de Morales, depicts a sorrowful Christ, crowned with thorns and wearing a blue robe, seated next to a cross and surrounded by the tools of his crucifixion. The painting's emotional intensity is heightened by Christ's posture and melancholic expression, emphasizing his suffering and humanity. This work is a prime example of Morales' signature style known as "El Divino Morales," characterized by elongated figures, intense emotionalism, and a focus on the pathos of religious subjects. The work is currently housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Art.