Christ Carrying the Cross
The Met
Artist: Jan Gossart (called Mabuse)(Netherlandish, Maubeuge ca. 1478–1532 Antwerp (?))
Date: ca. 1520–25
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on oak
Dimensions: 9 7/8 × 7 1/2 in. (25.1 × 19 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Honorable J. William Middendorf II, and Purchase, Walter and Leonore Annenberg and The Annenberg Foundation Gift, Director's Fund, Gift of George A. Hearn, by exchange, and Marquand and The Alfred N. Punnett Endowment Funds, 2016
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Bearded man in a crown of thorns kneels, carrying a large wooden cross, with buildings behind
Detailed Description
A single male figure is positioned in the foreground, slightly to the right of the center, kneeling on his right knee. He has a beard and long, dark hair, and wears a crown of thorns on his head. His gaze is directed downwards. He wears a flowing, dark blue robe that covers most of his body, with visible bare feet. His left hand is raised, gripping a large, rough-hewn wooden cross that rests on his left shoulder and extends diagonally across his back towards the upper right. His right hand is also on the cross, near his waist. The ground beneath him is a mix of dark brown earth and scattered grey-brown rocks. In the middle ground, behind the figure, a landscape unfolds. To the left, a cluster of light-colored, multi-storied buildings with arched windows and pointed roofs rises against a pale blue sky. To the right, a large, round, fortress-like building with battlements and smaller structures is visible. The sky above is a clear, light blue, and patches of green and brown land are visible between the buildings and the foreground. The color palette includes the deep blue of the robe, the warm browns of the cross and ground, and the lighter tones of the buildings and sky.
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