Sandro Botticelli's 'The Man of Sorrows' depicts Jesus Christ and is supposed to represent his suffering and death with a depth and humanity that is the hallmark of the artist's portraiture. Photo: Sotheby's
Sandro Botticelli's 'The Man of Sorrows' depicts Jesus Christ and is supposed to represent his suffering and death with a depth and humanity that is the hallmark of the artist's portraiture. Photo: SoShow more

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Rare artwork by Botticelli to be displayed in Dubai ahead of $40 million auction

'The Man of Sorrows' will be on display at Sotheby's DIFC on December 12 and 14, before returning to New York

Sophie Prideaux
Sophie Prideaux

December 06, 2021