Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus to carry the Cross

Eric Gill, 1882 - 1940



Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus to carry the Cross

Eric Gill 1882 - 1940

Summary

As Jesus bends forwards under the weight of the cross, the figure of Simon of Cyrene takes the shaft of the cross, behind Jesus to the right. At the far right are two children, following the cross.


Object Name

Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus to carry the Cross

Creators Name

Eric Gill

Date Created

1917

Dimensions

support: 13.3cm x 7.3cm
block: 5.7cm x 5.7cm

accession number

1928.143 B

Place of creation

Ditchling

Support

paper

Medium

ink (black)

Credit

Gift of Mrs and Miss Rutherston, 1928


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