Station of the Cross No. 5: "Jesus is Assisted in Carrying His Cross"

c. 1936

William Herbert

Associated Names
William Herbert

Artist, American, 1886 - 1972

This is a painting featuring various figures in historical attire surrounding a central figure carrying a large wooden cross. The figures are portrayed wearing robes, tunics, and headdresses suggesting a historical or biblical context, with a stylized, simplified approach typical of folk or primitive art. The background includes an architectural element, possibly a wall or building. The colors are earthy and muted, enhancing the solemnity of the scene. This painting is done in the style of Diego Rivera, known for murals and depictions of social and historical scenes with a distinct folk art influence.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 37.4 × 50.5 cm (14 3/4 × 19 7/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: Approximately 30 x 50 in.

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6740


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: "Jesus is Assisted in Carrying His Cross" /#5; lower right in graphite: Wm Herbert.

Wikidata ID

Q64637254

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