Christ between the Virgin and St John the Evangelist

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. He co-worked with Gil de Silo� decorating altarpieces, and they produced outstanding works. This painting reveals the Germanic influence which the artist shared with Gil de Silo�.