The Road to Calvary 1510

"The Road to Calvary" is a 1510 painting by the Italian artist Il Sodoma, known for his High Renaissance style. The artwork depicts the moment Jesus is led to his crucifixion, highlighting the brutality of his arrest. The painting's composition focuses on the physical struggle, with Roman soldiers forcefully dragging Christ, while a figure in the foreground strikes him. This scene, a pivotal moment in Christian faith, is rendered with stark realism, evoking a sense of emotional and physical pain.