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The Carrying of the Cross
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The Carrying of the Cross

Theodorus van Kessel · 1660 · etching; paper

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

About this work

Christ has fallen under the weight of the cross. Veronica approaches with a cloth to wipe the sweat from his face. In the foreground, soldiers on horseback. This print is part of an album.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineKruisdraging. 1660. Theodorus van Kessel. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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