Kruisdraging 1515

"Kruisdraging" (Carrying the Cross) is an engraving by Lucas van Leyden, a Dutch painter and printmaker of the Northern Renaissance. The image depicts a scene of Jesus carrying the cross, accompanied by a kneeling Veronica, who is believed to have wiped Jesus's face with a cloth. The artwork showcases Van Leyden's meticulous attention to detail, evident in the intricate rendering of the figures' clothing and the surrounding landscape. The engraving was created in 1515 and is currently held in the Rijksmuseum. This work exemplifies the artist's early mastery of the engraving technique, with its strong lines and expressive figures.