Christ Carrying the Cross
El Greco (Domenikos Theotokopoulos)Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1614)
Specifications
- Nationality / school
- Greek
- Lifespan
- 1540–1614
About the artwork
El Greco (Domenikos Theotokopoulos) is the artist behind "Christ Carrying the Cross". It is listed in the Religion collection. The image is in portrait orientation. Religion in brief: Buddhist painting, Hindu devotional imagery, and Islamic calligraphy and ornament each have conventions of their own. Christian art follows long-established iconography, such as the Madonna and Child, the Annunciation, and the Crucifixion.
"Christ Carrying the Cross" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A portrait format suits narrow wall spaces, hallways, and the area beside a door or window. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
Greek, 1540–1614
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