The Carrying of the Cross
Oil and Tempera, the Mische Technique, 2013
Collection of The Bible on the Ground, Nanyuki, Kenya
The painting shows the moment where Mary sees her son carrying his cross. She is
nearly fainting with horror and in the midst of his own suffering, Jesus puts out
his hand to comfort her. In the background Veronica holds the veil that has Christ’s
image, while Roman soldiers behind her keep watchful guard. In the distance on the
right, two crosses are already in place.