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Christ on the Cross and the spear-bearer
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Christ on the Cross and the spear-bearer

Hieronymus Wierix · 1597 - 1619 · engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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The Crucifixion of Christ on Golgotha. Longinus thrusts his lance into the side of Christ. On either side of this central scene are images of crucified children. At the top, God the Father, amidst angels with crowns for the young martyrs. At the bottom, Christ is followed by young believers carrying crosses on their backs.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineChristus aan het kruis en de lansdrager. 1597 - 1619. Hieronymus Wierix. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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