388 - The Carrying of the Cross. Sculpted marble group. Christ is depicted wearing the Crown of Thorns, his body strained by the weight of the cross. Behind him, Simon of Cyrene helps him by supporting the end of the cross. Saint Veronica, kneeling, holds a cloth to wipe Christ’s face, while two soldiers push him and jostle behind him. Traces of polychromy. Southern Germany, 16th century. H. 35, W. 30, D. 12.5 cm. Wear and missing sections. Provenance: Formerly in the collection of Dr. Habart, then in the Van Hersel collection since 1967.

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