The Bearing of the Cross with Saint Veronica
1480
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1480
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The painting shows a scene of Jesus carrying the cross. It's a crowded scene with many people around him. The details in this scene are interesting because the artist included a lot of textures and patterns on the clothes and buildings. The artist used simple lines to create detailed faces and clothes. This was a common way to add detail in engravings during this time. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Schongauer, Martin.
