Christ Carrying the Cross, Oil on Canvas & Wood, Framed

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**Title:**
18th Century Antique Oil Painting: Christ Carrying the Cross (Continental European School, c. 1750)

**Short :**
A poignant 18th-century … Read more **Title:**
18th Century Antique Oil Painting: Christ Carrying the Cross (Continental European School, c. 1750)

**Short :**
A poignant 18th-century devotional oil on canvas depicting Christ bearing the Cross in a moment of solemn reflection. Dramatic chiaroscuro and flowing drapery evoke the late Baroque style, ideal for collectors of religious art or classic interiors.

**Detailed :**
This evocative antique painting captures the iconic biblical scene of Christ Carrying the Cross (Via Dolorosa), with Jesus shown in half-length, his raised hand gesturing in blessing or plea, the heavy wooden cross slung over his shoulder, and a downward gaze conveying resignation and divine suffering. Clad in a blue-green mantle over a red tunic—symbolizing sacrifice and heavenly purity—the figure stands against an ethereal, misty golden background, emphasizing intimate devotion over narrative detail.


**Technical Details:**
- Medium: Oil on canvas
- Condition: Good antique condition with age-appropriate craquelure and patina; minor varnish darkening, no major damage
- Frame: Original ornate gilded wooden frame with Baroque motifs
- Dimensions: Approximately 60 × 45 cm (canvas); framed approx. 80 × 65 cm (exact upon request)

**Provenance and Attribution:**
Continental European School (likely Italian), mid-18th century (c. 1740–1780). Unsigned, in the manner of Alessandro Magnasco (1667–1749) or his circle, known for expressive religious scenes with dynamic lighting. Comparable examples appear in auction records for devotional Baroque art. See less