Mid-17th-century German School, Jesus Meets the Women of Jerusalem - Antique Oil Painting

Name: Mid-17th-century German School, Jesus Meets the Women of Jerusalem - Antique Oil Painting
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1113409
Availability: SoldOut

17th century

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Description

This compelling mid-17th-century German oil painting depicts Christ meeting the women of Jerusalem on the way to Calvary.

Formerly hanging within an ecclesiastical setting, this enchanting survivor is one of 14 ‘Stations of the Cross’, this being number 8. Here, we see Jesus turning to speak to the women who accompany him, in a scene which is often debated among scholars.

[Luke 23:26-28] As they led him off, they made Simon, a man from Cyrene who happened to be coming in from the countryside, carry the cross behind Jesus. A huge crowd of people followed, along with women weeping and carrying on. At one point Jesus turned to the women and said, “Daughters of Jerusalem, don’t cry for me. Cry for yourselves and for your children.”

Is Christ, in a selfless act, offering compassion to those who weep for him and considering their suffering before his own? Or could it be a premonition relating to the darkness following his crucifixion?

Held in a simple wooden frame, which is possibly original.

Medium: Oil on canvas

Overall size: 29” x 24” / 74cm x 61cm

Year of creation: c. 1650

Provenance: Private collection, Germany.

Condition: Craquelure throughout. Historic repairs. Darkening. The paint layer is stable. Frame with various marks and showing its age.

Our reference: BRV2019

Physical Dimensions

Height

61cm (24.02")

Width

74cm (29.13")

Depth

4cm (1.57")

Declaration

Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1113409

Description

This compelling mid-17th-century German oil painting depicts Christ meeting the women of Jerusalem on the way to Calvary.

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Formerly hanging within an ecclesiastical setting, this enchanting survivor is one of 14 ‘Stations of the Cross’, this being number 8.

Brave Fine Art

Here, we see Jesus turning to speak to the women who accompany him, in a scene which is often debated among scholars.

fig 1. Mid-17th-Century German School, Jesus Meets The Women Of Jerusalem - Antique Oil Painting — fig 1. Mid-17th-century German School, Jesus Meets the Women of Jerusalem - Antique Oil Painting

[Luke 23:26-28] As they led him off, they made Simon, a man from Cyrene who happened to be coming in from the countryside, carry the cross behind Jesus. A huge crowd of people followed, along with women weeping and carrying on. At one point Jesus turned to the women and said, “Daughters of Jerusalem, don’t cry for me. Cry for yourselves and for your children.”

fig 2. Mid-17th-Century German School, Jesus Meets The Women Of Jerusalem - Antique Oil Painting — fig 2. Mid-17th-century German School, Jesus Meets the Women of Jerusalem - Antique Oil Painting

Is Christ, in a selfless act, offering compassion to those who weep for him and considering their suffering before his own? Or could it be a premonition relating to the darkness following his crucifixion?