Christ Carrying the Cross c. 1910

"Christ Carrying the Cross" is a 1910 etching by French artist Jean-Louis Forain (1852-1931). The artwork depicts a scene from the Passion of Christ, as Jesus struggles under the weight of the cross, surrounded by a crowd. The expressive, gestural lines of Forain's signature style lend a sense of movement and drama to the scene. This piece embodies the artist's mastery of etching and his ability to capture the essence of a religious story through his distinctive, expressive brushwork.