Kruisdraging 1602 - 1604

"Kruisdraging" (Carrying the Cross), an etching by Raffaello Schiaminossi, depicts the moment when Jesus, bound and burdened, is forced to carry the cross to his execution. Created between 1602 and 1604, this small-scale print emphasizes the physical weight and spiritual anguish of Christ's journey. The scene is crowded with figures, highlighting the overwhelming cruelty of Jesus' fate. Schiaminossi’s meticulous detail in capturing the expressions of both Jesus and his tormentors adds to the emotional impact of this deeply moving depiction of the Passion of Christ.