Simon the Cyrenian Compelled to Carry the Cross with Jesus by James Tissot

Simon the Cyrenian Compelled to Carry the Cross with Jesus - James Tissot - Canvas Oil Painting

At a Glance

From the first sketch to the final varnish, Simon the Cyrenian Compelled to Carry the Cross with Jesus is made by hand. Based on James Tissot's original. This refined oil painting wall decor is crafted on artist-grade canvas for anyone who wants fine art oil painting with the character of an original.

About the Artwork

Simon de Cyrène contraint de porter la Croix avec Jésus
1886-1894
Opaque watercolor over graphite on gray wove paper
Brooklyn Museum, United States.

Already weak from beatings and the labor of carrying his heavy cross, Jesus falls for a second time. A man named Simon of Cyrene, a resident of North Africa, is pressed into service to help with the burden. Taking him roughly by the shoulders, the guards urge Simon, clothed in a short blue tunic, to carry the long central beam, as Jesus lies motionless on the cobbled street.

Following the procession, a boy carries the title that will be affixed to the Cross. Spelled out in Hebrew, Greek, and Latin, the sign, written by Pilate, reads: "Jesus of Nazareth, The King of the Jews."

Every hand painted oil painting in this fine art series is finished on artist-grade canvas and checked against the original before it leaves the studio.

Materials & Craftsmanship

Materials matter for refined wall decor. That is why this piece is built on artist-grade canvas with lightfast oil colors, applied by hand rather than output from a printer, and sealed for long-term display.

What Is Included

• Every fine art canvas is hand painted in oils; no mechanical or digital reproduction at any stage.
• Supplied with a 2-inch blank border on all four sides for flexible living room display options.
• Direct-from-studio worldwide delivery with no third-party resellers.
• Quick turnaround — most in-stock fine art paintings ship in 3–10 working days.
• Available canvas sizes for this hand painted oil painting: 30 X 40 in, 36 X 48 in, 48 X 72 in.
• Made-to-measure options are available for this fine art canvas.
• Flexible shipping through DHL, UPS, FedEx, USPS and partner networks.
• Complimentary stretching over wooden stretcher bars; ask us about a custom frame.
• A digital photo of your finished painting is emailed for approval before shipment.

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