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Summary
Simon the Cyrenian Compelled to Carry the Cross with Jesus (Simon de Cyrène contraint de porter la Croix avec Jésus) Matthew 27:32 Mark 15:21 Luke 23:26

Artist's Note: Simon of Cyrene is wearing a short blue tunic and has been pressed into service to carry the long beam of the Cross for Jesus. In the background, a boy can be seen carrying the sign that will be nailed to the Cross, which was written by Pontius Pilate. In Hebrew, Greek, and Latin, it states: "Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews". Source:The Brooklyn Museum

Dates: 1886-1894