Christ as Man of Sorrows with Instruments of the Passion

Christ as Man of Sorrows with Instruments of the Passion by Justus Sadeler|Raphael Sadeler I

Medium

Engraving

Dimensions

Sheet: 3 1/4 × 2 1/8 in. (8.2 × 5.4 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1953

Accession Number

53.601.12(60)

Tags

SadnessChrist

Art Historical Context

Behold the poignant engraving *Christ as Man of Sor with Instruments of the Passion a collaborative work by Flemish engravers Justus Sadeler and Raphael Sad I, created between 1578 and around 1620. This print, measuring just 3¼ × 2⅛ inches, captures Christ in profound sorrow, surrounded by the instruments of his Passion—such as the cross, of thorns, and column of flagellation—evoking deep empathy and devotion. The Sadeler family, renowned Antwerp printmakers who later worked in Prague, excelled in reproducing intricate designs, often after paintings by masters like Albrecht Dürer or Titian. E...

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