The Man of Sorrows with a Franciscan 1490 - 1500

This anonymous woodcut, created around 1490-1500, depicts a sorrowful Christ figure standing next to a Franciscan monk. The inscription "INRI" is visible above Christ's head, a reference to his title "Jesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum" (Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews). The artist utilizes hatching to depict the figure's skin, contributing to the melancholic tone. The image portrays a moment of contemplation, with the monk seemingly absorbing the suffering of Christ. The artwork reflects the fervent religious sentiment of the late-Medieval period.