Christ between the Virgin and St John the Evangelist

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Christ as the Man of Sorrows is depicted with the wounds of his Passion, resurrected and seated on his tomb. This was a widely disseminated image in northern and central Europe at this period, intended for private meditation on Christ's suffering. Diego de la Cruz is one of the most outstanding representatives of Hispano-Flemish painting.

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Christ between the Virgin and St John the Evangelist

About the Artist

Diego de la Cruz

Diego de la Cruz was a Spanish painter, probably of Flemish origin. He collaborated with the sculptor Gil de Siloé in polychromating various Castilian retables. Stylistically he belongs to the Hispano-Flemish school.

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