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Maarten de Vos (1532-1603)
Christ carrying the Cross
Pen and brown ink with grey wash, heightened with white | 27.6 x 19.6 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 906320
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A drawing of Christ fainting beneath the cross, whilst surrounded by soldiers who strike him. St Veronica, at the left, holds out her handkerchief. A decorative border contains various animals, birds and fruits. This is a preparatory drawing for the engraving in reverse by Anthonie Wierix.
Provenance
Probably in the Royal Collection by c.1810
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Medium and techniques
Pen and brown ink with grey wash, heightened with white
Measurements
27.6 x 19.6 cm (sheet of paper)
