Christus bezwijkt onder het gewicht van het kruis 1582 - 1671

"Christus bezwijkt onder het gewicht van het kruis" is an etching by Heinrich Ulrich depicting the moment when Jesus Christ collapses under the weight of the cross during his journey to his crucifixion. The scene is packed with detail, showcasing Christ's agony and the crowd's reactions. This print is a powerful reminder of Christ's suffering and sacrifice. The small size of the artwork, at 88 mm by 72 mm, suggests it was likely intended for personal devotion, perhaps as part of a larger set of devotional prints. The use of etching, a technique popular in the 16th and 17th centuries, allows for the fine detail and contrasts characteristic of Ulrich's style. The artwork is housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.