De kruisdraging 1580 - 1650

Hendrick Goudt made this artwork, 'The Carrying of the Cross' using pen and brown ink. The composition is a flurry of lines, drawing the viewer into a scene of intense emotional and physical struggle. Dark inks delineate figures contorted under the weight of the cross. Goudt uses a dense network of hatching and cross-hatching to create a sense of depth and shadow. This technique not only models the forms but also evokes a somber mood, reflecting the gravity of the subject. The lines are energetic and expressive, capturing the movement and emotional turmoil of the event. The composition appears to destabilize established meanings of religious serenity. The use of light and shadow, combined with dynamic lines, suggests a world in disarray, reflecting broader artistic and philosophical concerns about human suffering and the questioning of established orders. The interplay between form and content reveals a space where traditional religious narratives are re-examined through a lens of intense human experience.