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The Small Passion: Christ Bearing the Cross

Albrecht Dürer

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white engraving depicting a man with long curly hair and a beard wearing a robe carrying a large cross. He is surrounded by a crowd of people, some of whom are holding spears. The man with the cross is being assisted by another man as he struggles under the weight. The background shows a cityscape with buildings and a wall. The image has a detailed and intricate style with many lines and textures. The scene appears to be a historical or biblical event. The image is in a rectangular format with a thin border around it. The artwork is attributed to Albrecht Dürer.

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697 × 893 px
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