Christus bezwijkt onder het gewicht van het kruis 16th century

Antonio di Alessio's "Christus bezwijkt onder het gewicht van het kruis" is a 16th-century engraving that depicts the moment when Jesus Christ collapses under the weight of the cross on his way to Calvary. The scene is filled with drama, with Roman soldiers forcing Christ to his knees, while a crowd of onlookers watches in somber silence. The engraving's stark contrasts and detailed figures convey the emotional intensity of this pivotal event in Christian history. The artist, who remains largely unknown, captures the physical and spiritual suffering of Christ with remarkable realism, making this print a powerful testament to the artist's skill and the enduring power of religious art.