Road to Golgotha c. 1600

"Road to Golgotha" is a painting by Jan Brueghel the Younger, a Flemish painter active in the 17th century. The painting depicts the biblical story of the Road to Golgotha, showing Jesus carrying the cross towards his crucifixion. This small painting, likely a cabinet painting, demonstrates Brueghel's mastery of detail. The scene is set in a hilly landscape with a city in the distance and a dramatic, cloudy sky, highlighting the dramatic subject. The artist focuses on the procession of figures, capturing their emotion and movement, illustrating the weighty theme of Jesus' sacrifice.