Artwork
The Passion: Christ Carrying the Cross
The Passion: Christ Carrying the Cross is a print by the Baroque artist Hieronymus Wierix. It dates from 1619 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Passion: Christ Carrying the Cross is a print by Hieronymus Wierix, created in 1619, and is currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Jesus carrying a cross, surrounded by onlookers in a crowded street. The somber expression on Jesus' face and the varied reactions of the crowd convey a sense of realism and emotional depth.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of detail is evident in the faces of the onlookers, which display a range of emotions. The scene's dramatic lighting, characteristic of the chiaroscuro technique, adds to its emotional impact.
Artist & collection
Artist
Hieronymus Wierix (1553–1619) was a Flemish engraver, draughtsman and publisher. He is known for his reproductive engravings after the work of well-known local and foreign artists including Albrecht Dürer. Together with…
