Kruisdraging 1924

"Kruisdraging" (Carrying the Cross) is a 1924 etching by Dutch artist Lodewijk Schelfhout (1881-1943). The artwork, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, depicts a simplified yet poignant image of Jesus Christ carrying the cross, with his head bowed and hands clasped in prayer. The geometric lines of the cross and the halo create a striking visual contrast, hinting at the artist's exploration of abstract forms within religious subject matter. The etching's simplicity and focus on the figure of Christ make it a powerful depiction of his sacrifice and suffering.