European Painting before 1900, Johnson Collection Christ Carrying the Cross, with the Entry of Christ into Jerusalem, Christ Driving the Moneychangers from the Temple, the Last Supper, Christ Crowned with Thorns, the Flagellation, "Ecce Homo," the Agony in the Garden, and the Crucifixion Made in Netherlands (historical name, 15th-16th century), Europec. 1500 Master of the Turin Adoration, Netherlandish (active southern Netherlands), active c. 1490 - c. 1510 Oil on panel Currently not on view Cat. 338 John G. Johnson Collection, 1917 |
LabelIn this example of condensed narrative, many events from Christ's Life, known as the Passion, are located within a sophisticated landscape setting. The central scene shows Christ Carrying the Cross to Golgotha, the site of his crucifixion. Veronica, a compassionate witness to his suffering, is shown about to wipe his face with her handkerchief. A miraculous image of Christ's face was preserved upon this cloth. Other scenes in the background include, from left to right: the Entry into Jerusalem; Driving the Moneychangers from the Temple; the Last Supper; Christ Crowned with Thorns; the Flagellation; Christ Presented to the People; the Agony in the Garden; and the Crucifixion. |
