Kruisdraging van Christus 17th century

This anonymous woodcut, *Kruisdraging van Christus*, depicts the moment when Jesus Christ falls under the weight of the cross on his way to Calvary. The print, dating from the 17th century, shows Christ kneeling, his face contorted in pain, as a soldier pushes him forward. A crowd of onlookers, including women and soldiers, look on. This artwork is a powerful visual testament to the suffering of Christ, a cornerstone of Christian faith. The small scale of the woodcut might suggest it was intended for private devotion or as part of a larger set of prints illustrating the Stations of the Cross.