Bearing of the Cross
Date1512
Maker
Albrecht Dürer
German, Nuremberg 1471-1528
Label TextSurrounded by mourners and jeering soldiers, Christ is dragged toward Calvary carrying the cross on which he will be crucified. Kneeling at the lower left is Veronica, who will wipe Christ's face with her veil. The artist creates a menacing, noisy atmosphere with clashing angular forms and accents of light flashing in the darkness.
Object number54.149
Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, "Durer, Rembrandt, and Goya: Old Masters Prints from the Seattle Art Museum Collection", May 31, 2001 - January 1, 2002 (5/31/2001 - 1/1/2002)Credit LineGift of Mrs. John C. Atwood, Jr.
Dimensions4 1/2 x 2 7/8 in. (11.5 x 7.3 cm)
MediumEngraving
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