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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Christ Carrying the Cross is a 1514 ink by Jacob Cornelisz van Oostsanen, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This woodcut print depicts a dramatic scene of Christ carrying the cross, surrounded by a crowd of people. The central figure of Christ is shown in a dynamic pose, with his body twisted as he struggles to carry the heavy cross. The surrounding crowd is densely packed, with figures overlapping each other in a sense of chaos and urgency. In the background, a subtle landscape is visible, with hills and trees adding depth to the composition. The overall mood of the print is one of tension and drama, as Christ's struggle to carry the cross is palpable. For more information on this style of art, look up the Renaissance movement.
Jacob Cornelisz van Oostsanen (before 1470 – 1533) was a Northern Netherlandish designer of woodcuts and painter.
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