The Small Passion: Christ Bearing the Cross

1509

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Religious Christ Carrying the Cross

Dominant colour

The Small Passion: Christ Bearing the Cross is a 1509 by Albrecht Dürer, a Renaissance work, depicting Christ Carrying the Cross, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Albrecht Dürer
When & what style?: 1509 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

The painting shows Jesus carrying a cross. He's surrounded by people, some helping, others just watching. This scene is part of a bigger story, and the artist chose to focus on this moment. The artist used simple lines and shapes to create a sense of depth. The figures are arranged in a way that guides the viewer's eye through the scene. To learn more about this style, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.