Who created "De kruisdraging"?

De kruisdraging was created by Jacques Jordaens in c. 1655 - c. 1660.

When was "De kruisdraging" created?

This artwork was created c. 1655 - c. 1660.

What medium is "De kruisdraging"?

De kruisdraging is oil on canvas.

Is "De kruisdraging" in the public domain?

Yes, De kruisdraging is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

De kruisdraging

Jacques Jordaens

c. 1655 - c. 1660

Medium

oil on canvas

Dimensions

175.5; 8; 242.7

About this artwork

De kruisdraging. In het midden Christus met het kruis op de schouders. Links Simon van Cyrene, rechts Veronica, Maria en Johannes. Aan weerszijden van Christus de twee moordenaars, boven priesters te paard. De stoet wordt begeleid door Romeinse soldaten. Het schilderij is vervaardigd voor de kerk St. Franciscus Xaverius (De Krijtberg) aan de Singel te Amsterdam.

Art Historical Context

Jacques Jordaens, a leading Flemish Baroque painter known for his robust figures, vibrant colors, and dramatic compositions, created *De kruisdraging* (The Carrying of the) around 1655–1660. This monumental oil on canvas, measuring nearly 243 cm high and 176 cm wide, captures a pivotal moment from Christ's Passion: Jesus bearing the cross en route to Calvary. Jordaens' style, influenced by Rubens yet distinctly his own with its earthy realism and crowded, dynamic scenes, infuses the biblical narrative with emotional intensity and human drama. At the center, Christ shoulders the heavy cross, f...

De kruisdraging

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