Christ Bearing the Cross

Deutsche Grafik 1460–1470, c. 1470/1480

This is a drawing of a figure carrying a large wooden cross surrounded by others. The main figure is struggling under the weight of the cross, with a halo around its head. The background shows a simple architectural structure, with green hills under a blue sky. The figures around the central individual are clad in colorful garments, red, yellow, and green being the prominent colors. They appear to be either assisting or impeding the central figure's movement. The style of this illustration offers a rich texture with bold outlines and a flat perspective.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1460–1470
Date
c. 1470/1480
Type
Print
Medium
woodcut, hand-colored in green, red, yellow, light orange, tan, blue, black and tarnished silver leaf on laid paper
Dimensions
8 × 5.8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of a figure carrying a large wooden cross surrounded by others. The main figure is struggling under the weight of the cross, with a halo around its head. The background shows a simple architectural structure, with green hills under a blue sky. The figures around the central individual are clad in colorful garments, red, yellow, and green being the prominent colors. They appear to be either assisting or impeding the central figure's movement. The style of this illustration offers a rich texture with bold outlines and a flat perspective.

Deutsche Grafik 1460–1470