The Man of Sorrows [obverse] 1631

"The Man of Sorrows" (1631) is a silver medal by Sebastian Dadler, a prominent German medallist. The obverse, or front, portrays a sorrowful Christ with a crown of thorns, emphasizing his physical suffering. The inscription "Vulnera Christi" (Wounds of Christ) further reinforces the devotional theme of the artwork, popular in the Baroque era. The small size of the medal suggests its intended use as a personal devotional object.