Man of Sorrows
Oil
WallArt
Northern Renaissance
1532
Renaissance
84.0 x 72.0 cm
Museum voor Schone Kunsten
maerten van heemskerck (1498 – 1574)
Maerten van Heemskerck (1498-1574) was a Dutch Renaissance painter known for innovative portraits, religious scenes & Italian influence. Explore his masterpieces—including 'Samson Shattering the Pillars'—and discover his impact on Dutch art history.
Museum voor Schone Kunsten (Gent, Belgium)
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About this artwork
- Title: Man of Sorrows
- Artist: maerten van heemskerck
- Year: 1532
- Original dimensions: 84.0 x 72.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Museum voor Schone Kunsten
- Medium: Oil
- Period: Renaissance
- Creative period: Mature Period
Quick Facts
- Artist: Maarten van Heemskerck
- Dimensions: 84 x 72 cm
- Subject or theme: Passion of Christ, religious devotion
- Artistic style: Dutch and Italian influence
- Notable elements: Crown of thorns, red background, detailed faces