Christ Carrying the Cross 1540

Francesco de' Rossi, also known as "Cecchino", was an Italian Mannerist painter. His painting, "Christ Carrying the Cross", created in 1540, portrays Christ's suffering and the immense weight of his sacrifice. The work focuses on Christ's face, crowned with thorns and bleeding, emphasizing the physical and emotional agony of the moment. De' Rossi masterfully captures the sorrow and pain of Christ through his expressive features and sorrowful gaze. His style, characteristic of the Mannerist period, is marked by exaggerated poses and dramatic lighting, which further amplifies the intensity of the scene.