1619
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
The Passion: Christ Carrying the Cross is a 1619 by Hieronymus Wierix, a Baroque work, depicting Christ Carrying the Cross, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
The painting shows Jesus carrying a cross, surrounded by people. He's wearing a simple robe and has a sad face. The scene is set in a crowded street, which makes it feel more real. The artist paid attention to details, like the faces of the people watching Jesus. Some of them look sad, while others seem angry or curious. To learn more, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
Hieronymus Wierix (1553–1619) was a Flemish engraver, draughtsman and publisher. He is known for his reproductive engravings after the work of well-known local and foreign artists including Albrecht Dürer. Together with…
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