De kruisdraging 1521

"De kruisdraging" (The Carrying of the Cross) is a 1521 engraving by the Dutch Renaissance artist Lucas van Leyden. Depicting the moment when Christ is forced to carry the cross towards Calvary, the image is a powerful example of van Leyden's meticulous detail and skill in capturing the emotional weight of a biblical scene. The work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies van Leyden's ability to portray human emotion through facial expressions and body language, emphasizing the suffering of both Christ and those who witness it.