# Christ between the Virgin and St John the Evangelist

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## Artwork

- Artist: [CRUZ, Diego de la](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/cruz-diego-de-la-rf3f88ecf2b64f5>)
- Date: 1451-1500
- Technique: Oil on pine panel, 136 x 114 cm

## Commentary

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&#39;s suffering. Diego de la Cruz is one of the most outstanding representatives of Hispano-Flemish painting. He co-worked with Gil de Siloé decorating altarpieces, and they produced outstanding works. This painting reveals the Germanic influence which the artist shared with Gil de Siloé.

## Related artworks

- [Christ of Mercy](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/cruz-diego-de-la-rf3f88ecf2b64f5/christ-of-mercy-re71d5e5470e985>)

## Attribution

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