Christ Bearing the Cross

in or before 1509

Lucas Cranach the Elder

Associated Names
Lucas Cranach the Elder

Artist, German, 1472 - 1553

This is a drawing of a chaotic scene with various figures holding weapons. The artwork shows a dense assembly of figures carrying a large horizontal beam, many in medieval attire, helmets, and armor. In the foreground, a central figure is burdened by the beam, with their expression indicating distress. Shields or coat of arms adorn the wall in the background. The setting suggests a medieval environment, with an arched passageway visible and steps leading upward, where more figures are gathered. The drawing is detailed with intricate line work capturing the textures of the clothing, armor, and facial expressions of the individuals involved, depicting the tension and activity in the scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1949.14.7

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 19


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1958

  • Magnifying the Bible through Art, Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention, Nashville, TN, 1958.

1967

  • Master Prints on Biblical Themes, Sloan Galleries at Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN, 1967, no cat.

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

Wikidata ID

Q65080718

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