Artwork
The Road to Golgatha
The Road to Golgatha is an oil painting by the Symbolist artist Jens Adolf Jerichau. It is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
The Road to Golgatha is a 1913 oil painting by Jens Adolf Jerichau, a Danish sculptor who transitioned from Neoclassicism to a more dynamic and realistic style.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Christ carrying the cross to his crucifixion, surrounded by multiple figures in a somber atmosphere, conveying a sense of solemnity and contemplation.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by muted colors, with shades of brown, red, and blue dominating the palette, and is associated with Symbolism, emphasizing emotional and spiritual themes through symbolic imagery.
History & Provenance
The Road to Golgatha is held in the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst, reflecting Jerichau's departure from the static traditions of his predecessor, Bertel Thorvaldsen.
Artist & collection
Artist
Emil Jens Baumann Adolf Jerichau (17 April 1816 – 25 July 1883) was a Danish sculptor.
