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Carrying of the Cross and courtier in a carriage
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Carrying of the Cross and courtier in a carriage

Cornelis Galle · 1630 · etching; engraving; paper

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

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In the foreground a carriage drawn by two horses carrying a light load: a courtier playing music. Above, as an example of bearing a heavy load, Christ falling while carrying his cross to Golgotha. Simon of Cyrene helps him carry it. Veronica offers him a cloth to wipe his sweat. Top right a coat of arms of a canon. The print has an inscription in Dutch. Print from a book publication in which a scene from the life of Christ is always set against a worldly situation.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printmaking musicmusician with instrument
Credit lineKruisdraging en hoveling in koets. 1630. Cornelis Galle. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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