Station of the Cross No. 2: "The Cross is Laid on Jesus"

William Herbert

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a group of soldiers and a figure carrying a large wooden cross. The scene depicted in the painting is charged with motion and tension. The figures are wearing brightly colored uniforms, with red, blue, and beige tones prominently featured in their attire. They have ornate headgear, and some seem focused on maintaining their grip on the central figure burdened by the cross. The scene is set against a muted background.