De man is an eyewitness account, by two observers who are participants by extension, of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Naomi, a middle- aged woman and a maid in the service of Pontius Pilate's wife, has been sent by her to bring back an account of what is done to “de man”. The second observer, Samuel, old and disabled, was taught carpentry by Joseph, the “father” of Jesus, and has come to witness what has befallen the little boy he knew “ running up and down chasing him ball” in Nazareth.