Artwork
Passion Set: Christ Carrying the Cross
Passion Set: Christ Carrying the Cross is a print by Jacob de Gheyn II. It dates from 1597 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1975.122.10
- Credit line
- Delia E. Holden Fund
About this work
Overview
Christ Carrying the Cross is a print from Jacob de Gheyn II's Passion Set, created in 1597. It is a black-and-white work held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a chaotic scene with Christ stumbling under a heavy cross, surrounded by armored soldiers on foot and horseback. A kneeling woman holds a child, while other figures gather nearby, set against a cityscape background.
Technique & Style
Deep shadows and strong contrasts are used to emphasize faces and objects, creating a dramatic effect. The artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong light and dark contrasts, adds to the scene's emotional intensity.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Jacob de Gheyn II was a Dutch painter and engraver, whose work shows the transition from Northern Mannerism to Dutch realism over the course of his career.
