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
Collection Group
Support
paper
Medium
ink (black)