Kruisdraging before 1653

Abraham Hogenberg's "Kruisdraging" (Carrying of the Cross), a print created before 1653, depicts the moment Jesus is forced to carry the cross to his crucifixion. The scene is set against a dramatic backdrop of a fortified city and rugged mountains. The detailed depiction of the event, with the agony and suffering of Jesus being clear through the use of shading and perspective, reflects the religious significance of the subject. This artwork was likely part of a larger series of prints exploring the Passion of Christ.