Station of the Cross No. 4: "Jesus Meets His Mother"

c. 1936

William Herbert

Associated Names
William Herbert

Artist, American, 1886 - 1972

This is a painting of a group of figures engaged in a religious scene. The central figure carries a large wooden cross, surrounded by other figures adorned in various robes and garments, some wearing red cloaks and distinct headpieces. The imagery has a narrative quality, depicting a historical or religious event through the gestures and poses of the figures. The color palette includes earthy tones, with notable reds, blues, and whites. The figures have simplified yet expressive features, and the style is reminiscent of early Renaissance or Medieval religious paintings, characterized by a focus on narrative storytelling and stylized representation of figures and attire.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 43.5 x 53 cm (17 1/8 x 20 7/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: Approximately 30 x 50 in.

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6738


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper left in graphite: #4 / Jesus meets His mother.; lower right in graphite: Wm Herbert.

Wikidata ID

Q64637248

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