Stations Of The Cross – Jesus Falls Under The Cross (third Station), 19th Century

Stations of the Cross – Jesus Falls Under the Cross (Third Station), 19th century

Dimensions:

Height: 96 cm
Width: 80 cm

Oil on canvas depicting a scene from the Stations of the Cross, illustrating the third station: Christ’s first fall under the weight of the Cross.

The composition shows Christ kneeling in the foreground, carrying the Cross and surrounded by soldiers as well as several Eastern figures.

In the background is a large fortified structure reminiscent of Jerusalem. The scene is rendered in the academic religious style of the 19th century, with a luminous color palette and carefully constructed draftsmanship.

This work was likely part of a larger series of Stations of the Cross intended for a church, chapel, or religious institution.

The square format, technique, and iconographic treatment are characteristic of French or Belgian religious works from the second half of the 19th century.

Period

Second half of the 19th century.

Technique

Oil on canvas.

Subject

Stations of the Cross – Third Station: Jesus falls for the first time under the Cross.

Condition

Good overall condition.
Signs of wear, soiling, and minor peripheral damage consistent with its age. Unframed canvas.