This is a photograph of an antique box. The image features an open wooden box with a metal exterior and a painted interior on the lid. The painting on the lid depicts a central figure with two other figures on either side. The colors are primarily earthy tones, with rich reds, yellows, and blues. The wooden interior of the box shows signs of age, with the fabric lining appearing worn and discolored. The exterior of the box has a rustic metallic design with some decorative elements, indicating its historic craftsmanship.

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Christ as the Man of Sorrows

French 15th Century

c. 1500

Medium: woodcut, hand-colored in vermilion, dark green, light blue and brown; glued into the top lid of a travelling strong box
Classification: Print
Dimensions: sheet: 22.5 x 14.5 cm (8 7/8 x 5 11/16 in.) ; overall (cofferet): 10 x 16 x 23.5 cm (3 15/16 x 6 5/16 x 9 1/4 in.)
Culture: Savoy
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line: Rosenwald Collection
Rights: Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it: Teens profiles and older: its subject is for older viewers (war, death, the Passion, drink or the like). How works are placed

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