Artwork
Christ Carrying the Cross
Christ Carrying the Cross is an ink print by the Northern Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. It dates from 1498 and is held in the collection of the Albertina.
About this work
Overview
Christ Carrying the Cross is a woodcut print created by Albrecht Dürer around 1498.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Jesus Christ alone, carrying a large cross with a somber expression, conveying a sense of sadness through simple yet effective lines.
Technique & Style
Dürer employed the woodcut technique to achieve a high level of detail in a compact format, experimenting with creating intricate scenes using minimal lines.
Context
This work was part of Dürer's exploration of the woodcut technique, a style that allows for detailed imagery in a small space.
Artist & collection
Artist
Albrecht Dürer spent his life in Nuremberg, a busy German city where artists traded prints like currency.
![Madonna and Child [obverse], by Albrecht Dürer](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/albrecht-durer--madonna-and-child-obverse--d7b8ebf05d22ebe5-w320.webp)
![Lot and His Daughters [reverse], by Albrecht Dürer](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/albrecht-durer--lot-and-his-daughters-reverse--b4ebf9b282faa17a-w320.webp)
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