Christ Carrying the Cross, plate 4 from "Thronus Justitiae, tredecim pulcherrimus tabulis..."

Publisher Christoffel van Sichem I Netherlandish

1605–6

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This print is from a set of 13 plates depicting "pictures of justice", with scenes from the Bible, history, and legend. The prints are executed by Willem Swaneburg after designs by Joachim Wtewael. The prints were first published by Christoffel van Sichem in 1606.

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Title: Christ Carrying the Cross, plate 4 from "Thronus Justitiae, tredecim pulcherrimus tabulis..."
Series/Portfolio: Thronus Justitiae, tredecim pulcherrimus tabulis...
Artist: Willem van Swanenburg (Netherlandish, ca. 1581/82–1612)
Artist: After Joachim Wtewael (Netherlandish, Utrecht 1566–1638 Utrecht)
Publisher: Christoffel van Sichem I (Netherlandish, 1546–1624)
Date: 1605–6
Medium: Engraving
Dimensions: Sheet: 11 1/2 × 15 3/16 in. (29.2 × 38.5 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1956
Object Number: 56.597.40(6)
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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