Christ Carrying the Cross 1505

Andrea Mantegna's "Christ Carrying the Cross" (1505) depicts a moment of intense drama from the Passion of Christ. The painting focuses on the central figure of Christ, his face etched with pain as he struggles under the weight of the cross. His anguish is emphasized by the contrasting figure of a Roman soldier, whose harsh features and exaggerated posture express a sense of brutality. The painting's realism and emotional intensity make it a powerful representation of Christian suffering, a popular subject in Renaissance art.