Christ Carrying the Cross
1598
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1598
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows Christ carrying a cross, walking along a path. He's surrounded by people, some of whom are helping him. The scene is detailed, with many figures and objects. The artist used a lot of lines to create texture and depth. This was a common way to add detail to engravings. To learn more about this style, look up the technique: engraving.
