The Man of Sorrows Mocked by a Soldier, Frontispiece to the Great Passion 1485 - 1528

"The Man of Sorrows Mocked by a Soldier" is a powerful engraving by Albrecht Dürer, created between 1485 and 1528. This work is the frontispiece to Dürer's "Great Passion" series, a collection of 12 engravings depicting the Passion of Christ. The engraving depicts a poignant scene: Jesus, crowned with thorns, sits on a stone with his hands clasped in prayer. A soldier, with a mocking expression, kneels before him and pokes him with a reed, echoing the brutality Jesus faced during his final hours. The dramatic use of light and shadow, meticulous detail, and emotional intensity characterize Dürer's unique style, making this print a masterpiece of Northern Renaissance art.