Who painted Christ Carrying the Cross?

Christ Carrying the Cross was painted by Sebastiano del Piombo in 1516.

Where can I see Christ Carrying the Cross?

Christ Carrying the Cross is held by Art Institute of Chicago.

What movement is Christ Carrying the Cross?

Christ Carrying the Cross is associated with High Renaissance.

Can I buy a print of Christ Carrying the Cross?

Museum-quality prints of Christ Carrying the Cross are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Christ Carrying the Cross

Sebastiano del Piombo , 1516

Christ Carrying the Cross is an unspecified painting by the High Renaissance artist Sebastiano del Piombo. It dates from 1516 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.

About this work

Overview

Christ Carrying the Cross is a 1516 painting by Sebastiano del Piombo, an Italian artist who blended Venetian and Roman styles.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts Jesus Christ on his way to Calvary, assisted by another figure, set against a backdrop of a distant city under a dusky sky. The scene conveys a sense of solemnity and contemplation.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a strong contrast between light and dark, giving the figures a three-dimensional appearance. This technique is particularly evident in the rendering of the faces and the texture of the cross.

History & Provenance

The painting is now held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Sebastiano del Piombo

Sebastiano del Piombo (Italian: ; c. 1485 – 21 June 1547) was an Italian painter of the High Renaissance and early Mannerist periods, famous as the only major artist of the period to combine the colouring of the…