Simon of Cyrene Helps Jesus to Carry the Cross, Stations of the Cross
Artist
Eric Gill
(British, 1882 - 1940)
Date1917
Mediumwood engraving
DimensionsImage: 2 1/4 × 2 5/16 in. (5.7 × 5.8 cm)
Sheet: 10 1/8 × 8 7/8 in. (25.7 × 22.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of Michael and Hillary Hanson
CultureBritish
Inscribed2016-24 handwritten pencil l.r.
PortfolioStations of the Cross
Catalogue raisonnéJ.P. 97
Object numberPC2016.14.24
ClassificationsPrint Collection
DescriptionLeft: Christ carries cross in hunched over position, cruciform halo around head, crown of thorns. Center: Simon of Cyrene behind Christ holds up vertical beam of cross. Right: child stands next to onlooker with walking stickThis record has been reviewed by University Galleries staff but may be incomplete or contain errors. Our records are frequently revised and enhanced. For any inquiries about the information listed, please email galleries@sandiego.edu.
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