Christ Carrying the Cross (copy) 1660 - 1696

This etching, "Christ Carrying the Cross" (1660-1696), by Joannes de Ram (1648-1696), depicts the moment when Christ, bearing the heavy cross, falls to the ground. The image shows a multitude of figures in the scene, including the soldiers, the onlookers, and even the devil himself. The detail in the faces and gestures of the figures is remarkable, adding a powerful emotional charge to the work. This print, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, exemplifies the Baroque style, emphasizing drama and emotion in its depiction of this significant biblical moment.