Artwork
Christ Carrying the Cross
Christ Carrying the Cross is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Jacob Cornelisz van Oostsanen. It dates from 1514 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Christ Carrying the Cross is a 1514 woodcut on laid paper by Jacob Cornelisz van Oostsanen, a prominent artist in early 16th-century Amsterdam.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Christ's journey to Calvary, a pivotal biblical scene, conveying a sense of tension and drama through Christ's dynamic pose and the chaotic surrounding crowd.
Technique & Style
The woodcut features a densely packed crowd with overlapping figures, while a subtle background landscape adds depth to the composition, characteristic of the artist's skill in conveying complex scenes.
History & Provenance
Created in 1514, the work reflects the artistic developments in Amsterdam during a period of prosperity, showcasing Van Oostsanen's contribution as both a painter and woodcut designer.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jacob Cornelisz van Oostsanen (before 1470 – 1533) was a Northern Netherlandish designer of woodcuts and painter.
Christ Carrying the Cross
The Betrayal of Christ
Christ Led Away After His Arrest
The Mocking of Christ and Christ Before Caiaphas
The Resurrection and the Holy Women on Their Way to Christ's Sepulchre
The Crucifixion
The Large Passion: The Betrayal of Christ
Christ Tells His Disciples of the Last Judgment
The Betrayal of Christ
The Captivity