Kruisdraging van Christus met Veronica 1660

This etching, "Kruisdraging van Christus met Veronica" (1660), was created by Dutch artist Lucas (II) Vorsterman. The piece, located in the Rijksmuseum, depicts the moment when Veronica, a woman in Jerusalem, offers Jesus a cloth to wipe his sweat as he carries the cross on the road to his crucifixion. The scene is framed by the cross and an architectural background, while Veronica's face is turned up to Jesus as she extends the cloth. The etching's intricate detail and chiaroscuro shading contribute to the powerful religious imagery.