Christ Bearing the Cross

Deutsche Grafik 1483–1490, c. 1490

The image shows a figure carrying a large wooden cross. The individual is positioned bending slightly forward under the weight of the cross, which rests on his shoulder. His face is turned slightly to the left, with long brown hair and a beard, wearing a green crown on his head and a long brown robe. Other individuals in the background are dressed in robes of various colors, including red, blue, and brown, with some figures also visible in profile or three-quarter views. Two of them have golden halos around their heads. The background consists of a vibrant green ground beneath a blue and light brown sky.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1483–1490
Date
c. 1490
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored woodcut
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a figure carrying a large wooden cross. The individual is positioned bending slightly forward under the weight of the cross, which rests on his shoulder. His face is turned slightly to the left, with long brown hair and a beard, wearing a green crown on his head and a long brown robe. Other individuals in the background are dressed in robes of various colors, including red, blue, and brown, with some figures also visible in profile or three-quarter views. Two of them have golden halos around their heads. The background consists of a vibrant green ground beneath a blue and light brown sky.

Deutsche Grafik 1483–1490