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Carrying of the Cross, from Passion of Christ

A work made of engraving in black on ivory laid paper.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of engraving in black on ivory laid paper.

Date:

1575/1600

Artist:

Jan Sadeler, the Elder (Flemish, 1550-1600)
after Marcus Gheeraerts, the Elder (Flemish, c. 1520-c. 1590)

About this artwork

Christ sinks, exhausted, to the ground during the forced march to his execution on Calvary. Saint Veronica kneels at the ready with a cloth to wipe his face during this brief respite from carrying his own cross. The resulting contact relic was said to create a kind of print with an impression of Christ’s countenance (also appearing in the title page of the series) that possessed healing powers.

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Prints and Drawings

Artist

Jan Sadeler, I

Title

Carrying of the Cross, from Passion of Christ

Place

Flanders (Artist's nationality:)

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Artist's working dates 1570–1600

Medium

Engraving in black on ivory laid paper

Dimensions

Plate: 16.5 × 11.5 cm (6 1/2 × 4 9/16 in.); Sheet: 16.8 × 12.8 cm (6 5/8 × 5 1/16 in.)

Credit Line

The Joseph Brooks Fair Collection

Reference Number

1942.260

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