Matteo, who is in his twenties, is the son of world-famous tenor Andrea Bocelli from his first marriage. How is Matteo Bocelli related to Andrea Bocelli? From there it will travel to Los Angeles, London and Dubai before returning to New York in January to be sold at auction.The single comes from the forthcoming album Disney Goes Classical, performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. The painting is making its first public appearance in an exhibition in Hong Kong from October 7-11. Since then it has remained in the same private collection. It was passed down to her great-granddaughter Lady Cunynghame who sold it at auction in 1963 for £10,000 ($28,000). “The Man of Sorrows” belonged to a famed English opera singer, Adelaide Kemble Sartoris (1814-1879).
Veronica to wipe the sweat off Christ’s brow as he made his way to Calvary. Veronica’s veil: A trio of angels holds the veil use by St. A close look reveals the ladder used in the Crucifixion the scourge used to flagellate Christ the lance with which he was stabbed the column to which Christ was bound and flogged the pincers used to draw out the nails and the sponge soaked in vinegar and fixed to a cane that is offered to Christ before his death.Ĭross: A cross is positioned above Christ’s head, symbolizing the Church he founded. ‘The Man of Sorrows’ has the very modern appearance of portraiture, but is rich in traditional Christian symbolism.Ĭhrist’s wounds: Christ is shown with three wounds, to his hands and to his right side.Īngels and the instruments of the Passion: Angels carrying the Arma Christi, or the instruments of the Passion, form a halo around Christ’s head. ‘The Man of Sorrows’ is a remarkably realistic portrayal of Christ symbolizing his suffering and death, but with an astounding degree of humanity that is the hallmark of Botticelli’s portraiture, and showcases Christ’s divinity with a stunning psychological depth.” Symbolism in the painting “During the final decade of his life, Botticelli’s output was markedly different from his earlier career, which is often characterized as the epitome of Renaissance ideals of humanism and beauty.
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