Who created "The Man of Sorrows"?

The Man of Sorrows was created by Michele Giambono (Michele Giovanni Bono) in ca. 1430.

When was "The Man of Sorrows" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1430.

What medium is "The Man of Sorrows"?

The Man of Sorrows is Tempera and gold on wood.

Is "The Man of Sorrows" in the public domain?

Yes, The Man of Sorrows is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Man of Sorrows

Michele Giambono (Michele Giovanni Bono)

ca. 1430

Medium

Tempera and gold on wood

Dimensions

Overall, with engaged frame, 21 3/4 x 15 3/4 in. (54.9 x 38.7 cm); painted surface 18 1/2 x 12 1/4 in. (47 x 31.1 cm)

Classification

Paintings

Department

European Paintings

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund, 1906

Accession Number

06.180

Tags

SadnessSaint FrancisJesus

Art Historical Context

In the hushed glow of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's European Paintings gallery, Michele Giambono *The Man of Sorrows* (ca. 1430) captivates with its intimate devotion. This tempera and gold on wood panel, measuring about 18½ x 12¼ inches on the painted surface, portrays Jesus as the suffering "Man of Sorrows," his wounded body emblematic of Christ's Passion. Subtle tags evoke profound sadness, linking to Saint Francis, whose stigmata—mirroring Christ's wounds—appear in the composition's lower register, blending divine agony with Franciscan mysticism. Giambono, a Venetian master active in t...

The Man of Sorrows

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