Kruisdraging c. 1778 - 1838

"Kruisdraging" is a drawing depicting a scene from the Passion of Christ, in which Jesus Christ is forced to carry the cross to his crucifixion. Created between 1778 and 1838 by Dutch artist Anthonie van den Bos, the work is a small-scale etching that captures the moment with meticulous detail. The image shows Jesus, surrounded by Roman guards, struggling under the weight of the cross, and emphasizes the suffering and hardship of this pivotal moment in Christian faith. This artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum.