Jesus Falls for the First Time

Eric Gill, 1882 - 1940



Jesus Falls for the First Time

Eric Gill 1882 - 1940

Summary

public: Jesus kneels on the ground supporting the cross on his back with one hand while his other hand supports his weight. A roman soldier stands over him holding a spear. 1928.139 - 1928.145 (stations I to VII) share a mount, as do 1928.146 - 1928.152 (stations VIII to XIV) Private: verso of object has been rubbed with coloured chalk, possibly for transfer to woodblock.


Object Name

Jesus Falls for the First Time

Creators Name

Eric Gill

Date Created

1917 (circa)

Dimensions

support: 10.5cm x 11.3cm
mount (shared): 38cm x 53.2cm

accession number

1928.141

Place of creation

United Kingdom

Support

paper

Medium

ink
gouache
pencil
watercolour

Credit

Gift of Mrs and Miss Rutherston, 1928

Legal

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