Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus to carry the Cross
Summary
As Jesus bends forwards under the weight of the cross, the figure of Simon of Cyrene takes the shaft of the cross, behind Jesus to the right. At the far right are two children, following the cross.
Object Name
Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus to carry the Cross
Creators Name
Date Created
1917
Dimensions
support: 13.3cm x 7.3cm
block: 5.7cm x 5.7cm
accession number
1928.143 B
Collection Group
Place of creation
Ditchling
Support
paper
Medium
ink (black)
On Display
Credit
Gift of Mrs and Miss Rutherston, 1928
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