The Road to Golgatha
1913
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1913
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting shows a chaotic crowd of people, all jumbled together. Some faces are blurred or hidden, while others stare forward with blank expressions. The colors are mostly dark—deep reds, browns, and blacks—with a few bright spots like a yellow robe. One person in the center holds a cross, surrounded by others who seem to be struggling or leaning on them. The brushstrokes are thick and rough, almost like the scene is moving fast. The faces look simplified, not quite realistic, which makes the whole scene feel urgent and crowded. If you like this style, look up impasto.
