Christ carrying the Cross



Christ carrying the Cross

Summary

Biblical scene; Jesus carrying a wooden cross and buckling under the weight of it. Jesus is at centre of a procession of figures on a path leading to the left and up a hill. Several figures attempt to alleviate the strain while a mounted guard to the right prods Jesus with his sword. St Veronica stands to the left pressing a cloth to Jesus's forehead. Mary stands to her left.


Object Name

Christ carrying the Cross

Date Created

1640 (circa)

Dimensions

plate: 57.4cm x 42.8cm
support: 63.3cm x 44cm

accession number

1966.712

Support

paper

Medium

ink (black)


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