Artwork
Christ carrying the Cross
Christ carrying the Cross is an oil painting by the Mannerist artist Paolo Veronese. It dates from 1571 and is held in the collection of the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.
About this work
Overview
Christ Carrying the Cross is a 1571 oil painting by Paolo Veronese, a prominent Venetian artist of the late Renaissance.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Christ bearing a large cross, surrounded by a diverse crowd including soldiers, civilians, and a horse, set against a backdrop of water and rocky terrain, conveying a somber and contemplative mood.
Technique & Style
Characterized by muted colors and a dramatic use of light, the work exemplifies the Mannerist style, known for its stylized and emotionally charged representation of religious themes.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister collection, a testament to its enduring significance in the art historical canon.
Artist & collection
Artist
Paolo Caliari (1528 – 19 April 1588), known as Paolo Veronese ( VERR-ə-NAY-zay, -zee, US also -see; Italian: ), was an Italian Renaissance painter based in Venice, known for extremely large history paintings of…
