Who painted The Man of Sorrows and Mater Dolorosa?

The Man of Sorrows and Mater Dolorosa was painted by Wolf Traut in 1512.

Where can I see The Man of Sorrows and Mater Dolorosa?

The Man of Sorrows and Mater Dolorosa is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is The Man of Sorrows and Mater Dolorosa?

The Man of Sorrows and Mater Dolorosa is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

The Man of Sorrows and Mater Dolorosa

Wolf Traut , 1512

The Man of Sorrows and Mater Dolorosa is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Wolf Traut. It dates from 1512 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

The Man of Sorrows and Mater Dolorosa is a 1512 woodcut print by Wolf Traut, featuring a devotional scene with accompanying text.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts Christ as the Man of Sorrows, bound and crowned with thorns, alongside the Mater Dolorosa, a grieving Virgin Mary pierced by a sword, symbolizing their shared suffering.

Technique & Style

Produced using woodcut and letterpress techniques, the image combines black-and-white linework with red ink highlights, creating visual emphasis on key elements. Ornate borders and columnar text frame the scene, characteristic of 16th-century devotional prints.

History & Provenance

Created in 1512 by Wolf Traut, this print exemplifies the use of woodcut for disseminating religious imagery during the early 16th century.