Who created "Christ Carrying the Cross"?

Christ Carrying the Cross was created by Johann Wolfgang Baumgartner in 1720–61.

When was "Christ Carrying the Cross" created?

This artwork was created 1720–61.

What medium is "Christ Carrying the Cross"?

Christ Carrying the Cross is Brush and gray ink, pen and black ink, over graphite on blue paper.

Is "Christ Carrying the Cross" in the public domain?

Yes, Christ Carrying the Cross is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Christ Carrying the Cross

Johann Wolfgang Baumgartner

1720–61

Medium

Brush and gray ink, pen and black ink, over graphite on blue paper

Dimensions

6-3/4 x 11-3/8 in. (17.1 x 28.9 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Katrin Bellinger, in memory of Wolfgang Ratjen, 1998

Accession Number

1998.175

Tags

ChristMenWomenCross

Art Historical Context

Johann Wolfgang Baumgartner *Christ Carrying the Cross* (ca. 1720–61) is a poignant drawing capturing a pivotal moment from the Passion of Christ. Rendered on blue prepared paper—a favored ground in 18th-century Europe for its tonal effects—the work measures a modest 6-3/4 x 11-3/8 inches. Baumgartner, an Austrian artist active in the Rococo era, employs graphite underdrawing for initial sketches, precise pen and black ink lines for contours, and subtle brush with gray ink washes to model forms and evoke depth. This mixed-media technique highlights his mastery of light and shadow, common in pr...

About the Artist

Johann Wolfgang Baumgartner

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