The Mysteries of the Passion: The Carrying of the Cross

1631

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

The Mysteries of the Passion: The Carrying of the Cross is a 1631 by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacques Callot
When & what style?: 1631 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a chaotic crowd around a man bent under a heavy cross. Soldiers on horseback stand nearby, watching. The scene is dark and crowded, with people reaching out or looking on as the central figure struggles. Notice how the artist used deep shadows and sharp lines to make the scene feel urgent and dramatic. The mix of light and dark helps guide your eye to the man with the cross. If you like this style, look up Baroque next.