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Christ Carrying the Cross
Christ Carrying the Cross is an unspecified painting by the High Renaissance artist Sebastiano del Piombo. It dates from 1516 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.
About this work
Overview
Christ Carrying the Cross is a 1516 painting by Sebastiano del Piombo, an Italian artist who blended Venetian and Roman styles.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Jesus Christ on his way to Calvary, assisted by another figure, set against a backdrop of a distant city under a dusky sky. The scene conveys a sense of solemnity and contemplation.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a strong contrast between light and dark, giving the figures a three-dimensional appearance. This technique is particularly evident in the rendering of the faces and the texture of the cross.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Sebastiano del Piombo (Italian:; c. 1485 – 21 June 1547) was an Italian painter of the High Renaissance and early Mannerist periods, famous as the only major artist of the period to combine the colouring of the Venetian…
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