Carrying the Cross
1642
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1642
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This etching shows a group of people struggling under the weight of a large wooden cross. One man is bent over, his back arched, while another holds the cross upright. In the background, a walled city with towers and spires rises against a cloudy sky. Notice how the artist used sharp, dark lines to create drama and tension in the scene. The figures look exhausted, but their faces are calm. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Hollar made prints like this.
