Christus wird das Kreuz auferlegt
um 1780
Medium
Ölgrisaille auf Papier, auf Karton aufgezogen
Dimensions
26 × 19,5 × 0,9 cm
Classification
Gemälde
Department
Belvedere Collection
Museum
Belvedere
Credit
Belvedere, Vienna
Accession Number
3398
About this artwork
Mit Inv.-Nr. 3399 zu einer Serie von Kreuzwegstationen gehörig
Art Historical Context
**Christus wird das Kreuz aulegt** by Franz Joseph Spiegler, created around 1780, captures the poignant second station of the Stations of the Cross (Kreuzweg), where Christ is handed the heavy wooden cross before his journey to Calvary. This intimate oil grisaille on paper, mounted on cardboard26 × 19.5 × 0.9 cm), belongs to the Belvedere Collection Vienna (Inv.-Nr. 3399) and forms part of a devotional series meditating on Christ's Passion—a tradition deeply rooted in Catholic liturgy since the 15th century, encouraging pilgrims and worshippers to reflect on suffering and redemption. Spiegler...