Christ Carrying the Cross

1510/1525

Italian 16th Century

Associated Names
This is a painting of a religious scene with a central figure bearing a crown of thorns and carrying a wooden cross, surrounded by four other figures. The central figure appears to be in suffering, marked by a halo and a crown of thorns. The four surrounding figures have expressive features and are engaging with the central figure. The work has a muted color palette with earthy tones, accented by reds and greens. The texture of the background and clothing is achieved through meticulous cross-hatching and linework, adding depth to the woodcut print style. The bottom of the image includes a block of text with multiple lines. This is in the style of an early European woodcut, reminiscent of artists known for detailed print work.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    hand-colored woodcut

  • Credit Line

    Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 50.5 × 41.5 cm (19 7/8 × 16 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.12.1


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Claire Penelope Hatch; purchased by the NGA, 1984.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1986

  • Graphic Survey Show, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., February 1986.

Inscriptions

across bottom in plate: (four lines of text)

Wikidata ID

Q74046025

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