Stations Of The Cross – Oil On Canvas – Late 18th / Early 19th Century (b)

Stations of the Cross – Oil on canvas – Late 18th / Early 19th century (B) Dimensions: 80 x 58 cm Antique blackened wood frame with gilt fillet Description Oil on canvas depicting a scene from the Stations of the Cross, probably the Third Station: Jesus falls for the first time. Christ, haloed and crowned with thorns, collapses under the weight of the cross. His body, draped in a pink cloak, expresses surrender and suffering. At his side, Simon of Cyrene appears to be assisting him, while armed Roman soldiers frame the scene. The composition is dynamic, organized around the powerful diagonal formed by the cross. The figures are rendered with clarity and academic precision, with well-defined volumes and a vibrant palette typical of religious works from the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The simple, mountainous landscape background enhances the depth while allowing the figures to take center stage. Technical Specifications: Oil on canvas; Vertical format: 80 x 58 cm; Canvas mounted on a wooden stretcher; Antique blackened wood frame with a gilt inner fillet; Workshop work from a European school (probably French or Italian) intended for private devotion or a parish setting. Condition: Natural craquelure due to age; Some wear and minor old restorations possible; Good overall structural condition; Frame shows signs of wear consistent with age; Sound and decorative work, immediately presentable. Interest: Classic and sought-after religious subject; Ideal for a sacred art collection or characterful decoration; Can be integrated into a series of Stations of the Cross; Beautiful wall presence thanks to its harmonious proportions