1911
oil
canvas
From the collection of Hamburger Kunsthalle
Bearing of the Cross is a 1911 oil by Max Beckmann, depicting Christ Carrying the Cross, held at Hamburger Kunsthalle.
This painting shows a chaotic scene with multiple figures. In the center, a man is carrying a large wooden cross on his back. He is surrounded by a crowd of people, some of whom are reaching out to him or looking on in distress. The painting is done in a bold, expressive style, with thick brushstrokes and vivid colors. The figures are distorted and exaggerated, giving the scene a sense of drama and tension. The painting is a powerful depiction of a moment from Christian tradition. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of bold colors and expressive brushstrokes, you might want to look up the technique of impasto.
Max Carl Friedrich Beckmann (February 12, 1884 – December 27, 1950) was a German painter, draftsman, printmaker, sculptor, and writer.
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