1547
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Christ Carrying the Cross is a 1547 ink by Augustin Hirschvogel, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows Jesus carrying a large cross. He's walking alone, looking down. The artist used simple lines to convey a lot of emotion. The etching is interesting because it's small and detailed. It was made in 1547, a time when etchings were becoming popular. This technique allowed artists to create many copies of their work. You can learn more about this technique by looking into "etching".
Augustin Hirschvogel (1503 – February 1553) was a German artist, mathematician, and cartographer known primarily for his etchings.
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