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Title
Jesus Falls the First Time
Description
Composition in black and white. Contour lines, firm and shaded. Via Sacra It depicts the first fall of Jesus carrying the cross. In the center of the composition, Jesus kneeling on the right leg, turned to the right and face forward, suggested facial features. Tunic dresses, is on the left to the sole of the foot appearing underneath the clothes and carries huge cross resting on the left shoulder. On the left, in the background, soldier holding the vertical cross beam. Has tilted body, suggested facial features, and is a helmet with legs apart. Background with several quick strokes.
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Function
Artwork Function
StudyArtworkFunctionType
Artwork Function Description
Study for the painting Jesus Falls the First Time [FCO 2482], Third Station of the Via Crucis
Support and Technique
Art Form
DrawingArtFormType
Technique
lead pencilArtMediumType
crayonArtMediumType
Support
cardboardArtworkSurfaceType
Authenticity
Certificate
1592
Dimensions
Height (cm)
24,5
Width (cm)
24,5
Signature and annotation
Annotation
Signed and dated in bottom right corner "Portinari 1945"
