The Calvary — Pseudo Jan Wellens de Cock

Pseudo Jan Wellens de Cock. Painted c. 1520.

Through paintings such as this, believers could follow the episodes of Christ’s Passion and identify with his pain and suffering. In the background, he collapses under the weight of the cross. Next he is stripped (lower right) and mocked (left); then soldiers cast lots for his clothes (bottom left). In an opening at upper centre, Jesus hangs on the cross.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in Christian art in the Netherlands, Main building, Middle Ages and Renaissance.

oil paint (paint), wood (plant material) · Original size: 119 × 172.5 cm · Purchased with the support of the Vereniging Rembrandt, with additional funding from the Prins Bernhard Fonds, the VSBfonds and the Rijksmuseum-Stichting

Print: 82.1 × 119 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200410142. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.