The Measure of the Side Wound and the Body of Christ c. 1484 - 1492

"The Measure of the Side Wound and the Body of Christ" is a small, anonymous artwork executed on paper and gouache sometime between 1484 and 1492. The image depicts a stylized representation of Christ's body with his heart pierced and displayed prominently within the body. The artwork is composed of a stylized heart, cross, and inscription within an oval shape, with the inscription and figure of Christ surrounding it. The figure is placed on a light background and features a crown of thorns and outstretched hands. The work exemplifies the stylistic conventions of religious art in the late medieval period with its focus on a highly symbolic and devotional presentation of Christ's sacrifice.