Christ Bearing the Cross

German 15th Century

1490

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Religious christ carrying the cross

About this work

This painting shows Jesus carrying a large cross, surrounded by people. It's interesting because the artist used simple lines and colors to tell a complex story. The details in the faces and clothes of the people around Jesus are also worth looking at, as they show how the artist felt about the scene. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique: woodcut.