Christ Carrying the Cross

Italian artist Giorgione painted this intimate image of Christ carrying the cross, focusing on his face and the psychological burden of his sacrifice. The soft modeling and emotional depth are characteristic of this mysterious Venetian master.

Giorgione died young, leaving few confirmed works. His poetic approach to painting influenced Titian and later Venetian art. The painting hangs at the Scuola Grande di San Rocco in Venice.