De kruisdraging 1478 - 1482

"De kruisdraging" (The Carrying of the Cross) is a 15th-century engraving by the anonymous artist known as the Master of the Amsterdam Cabinet. The artwork depicts the moment when Jesus, bearing the weight of the cross, falls to the ground, his face etched with pain and agony. The scene is framed by a crowd of figures, some looking on with indifference, while others express compassion. The artist's detailed and expressive style, characteristic of Northern Renaissance engravings, creates a powerful and moving depiction of this pivotal moment in the Passion of Christ. The small scale of the work, measuring just 128 mm by 193 mm, emphasizes the intimate nature of the subject matter, inviting the viewer to contemplate the suffering of Jesus and the human cost of his sacrifice.