1731
oil
canvas
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
Christ falling under the Cross is a 1731 oil by Nicolò Grassi, depicting Christ Carrying the Cross, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.
In the painting, Christ is shown carrying a large cross, with a man in a white robe helping him. Another man, wearing a pink robe, kneels beside Christ. A woman sits on the ground, looking up at Christ. The scene is set against a dark background, with a few clouds visible in the sky. The painting features a dramatic use of light and shadow, with Christ's face illuminated by a beam of light. The colors are muted, with shades of brown and gray dominating the palette. The overall mood of the painting is one of solemnity and reverence. The painting is held at the Fitzwilliam Museum.
Nicolò Grassi (7 April 1682 – 6 October 1748), also known as Nicola Grassi, was an Italian painter, active in a late-Baroque or Rococo style.
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