Who painted The Round Passion: Christ Carrying the Cross?

The Round Passion: Christ Carrying the Cross was painted by Lucas van Leyden in 1509.

Where can I see The Round Passion: Christ Carrying the Cross?

The Round Passion: Christ Carrying the Cross is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is The Round Passion: Christ Carrying the Cross?

The Round Passion: Christ Carrying the Cross is associated with Renaissance.

Can I buy a print of The Round Passion: Christ Carrying the Cross?

Museum-quality prints of The Round Passion: Christ Carrying the Cross are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

The Round Passion: Christ Carrying the Cross

Lucas van Leyden , 1509

The Round Passion: Christ Carrying the Cross is a print by the Renaissance artist Lucas van Leyden. It dates from 1509 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1923.746.3
Credit line: Gift of The Print Club of Cleveland

About this work

The artist packed a lot of action into a small space, using sharp lines to show movement and emotion.

This engraving shows a busy scene with Jesus carrying a cross on his shoulder. Around him, soldiers and angels are scattered across the hillside. In the foreground, a woman kneels beside a sleeping dog, while another woman looks on. A castle sits in the background, and a tree stands tall near the center.

The date "1509" is stamped in the top corner, marking when this was made. The artist packed a lot of action into a small space, using sharp lines to show movement and emotion.

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Overview

The Round Passion: Christ Carrying the Cross is an engraving created by Lucas van Leyden in 1509. It is a print that showcases the artist's skill in conveying complex scenes and emotions through detailed work.

Subject & Meaning

The engraving depicts Christ carrying the cross, surrounded by a multitude of figures including soldiers, angels, and onlookers. A kneeling woman and a sleeping dog are prominent in the foreground, while a castle and a central tree add depth to the scene.

Technique & Style

Van Leyden's use of sharp lines and detailed engraving techniques allows for a dynamic representation of the scene, capturing movement and emotion within a relatively small space.

History & Provenance

Created in 1509, The Round Passion: Christ Carrying the Cross is an early example of van Leyden's work, showcasing his emerging skill as a printmaker. The work is now held in The Cleveland Museum of Art.

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Artist

Lucas van Leyden

Lucas van Leyden (1494 – 8 August 1533), was a Dutch painter and printmaker in engraving and woodcut. Lucas van Leyden was among the first Dutch exponents of genre painting and was a very accomplished engraver.