Station of the Cross No. 7: "Jesus Falls the Second Time"

c. 1936

Beulah Bradleigh

Associated Names
Beulah Bradleigh

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting depicting a religious scene with multiple figures and ornate designs. The image shows various characters in medieval attire, some wearing hats and cloaks, and another carrying a large cross. The background includes floral motifs and figures in arches. The visual elements suggest a narrative scene potentially depicting a significant event, with expressions and gestures suggesting solemnity or ritual. This artwork is in the style of Mexican retablo, a traditional form of folk art often depicting religious themes.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 37.2 x 50.4 cm (14 5/8 x 19 13/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: Approximately 30 x 50 in.

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6746

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper left in graphite: no 7 / jesus falls the second time; lower right in graphite: B. Bradleigh (Platt)

Wikidata ID

Q64537556

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