Figure Studies
Christ Carrying the Cross
Unknown Artist
A poignant 17th-century Spanish Baroque depiction of Christ bearing the cross, characterized by dramatic lighting and deep emotional resonance.
Jesús Nazareno
Unknown Artist
1650 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A powerful Baroque depiction of Christ, characterized by intense tenebrism and dramatic emotional depth.
$129
For the selected configuration
From $129
1 frame size
Frame size
Frame color
Mount
Paper type
Glaze
Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)
Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Created around 1650 by Antonio del Castillo Saavedra, this oil painting is a masterpiece of the Spanish Baroque style. The work employs a dramatic chiaroscuro to highlight the physical weight of the cross and the contemplative expression of the figure, creating a deeply grounding and somber atmosphere.
More like this
