A man paints the portrait of Christ on the way of the cross, following the instructions of an angel. In doing so, the man sets an example for himself how he too can live in virtue, according to the meditation prescription in the edition. In the landscape, Christ carries his cross up Calvary and many follow him with a cross of their own., Emblem with man painting portrait of Christ on the way of the cross Den wech des eeuwich levens (series title), Boëtius Adamsz. Bolswert, print maker: anonymous, publisher: Hendrik Aertssens (II), Antwerp, 1620 - 1623 and/or 1623, paper, engraving, h 132 mm

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