Man of Sorrows
Medium
Engraving in black on ivory laid paper
Dimensions
14 × 9 cm (5 9/16 × 3 9/16 in.)
Classification
engraving
Department
Prints and Drawings
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
133229
Rights
Public Domain
Art Historical Context
Johann Michael Püchler’s “Man of Sorrows” presents a poignant devotional image of Christ displaying the wounds of his Passion. Rendered as a small engraving measuring just 14 by 9 centimeters, the work captures the intimate scale typical of prints meant for personal contemplation rather than public display. The figure of Christ, shown with the instruments of his suffering, invites quiet reflection on themes of sacrifice and redemption central to Christian tradition. As an engraving printed in black on ivory laid paper, the piece exemplifies a technique prized for its ability to produce fine, ...