Christ carrying the cross

About this work

The painting shows a man with long, curly hair and a beard, wearing a white robe with a red sash. He is holding a large, dark brown cross on his right shoulder. A halo is visible above his head. The background is dark, and the man's face is tilted downward, with his eyes closed. The man's right hand grasps the cross, while his left hand supports it from underneath. The cross appears heavy, and the man's facial expression suggests effort and possibly pain. This painting is a representation of a well-known subject. To learn more about the artist who created similar works, look up Gian-Francesco de Maineri.