Christus valt onder de last van het kruis 1817 - 1891

Joseph Meganck created this print, "Christus valt onder de last van het kruis," using etching. Meganck lived in a time of significant social upheaval. The echoes of revolution and shifts in power dynamics were palpable. The image depicts Christ's fall under the weight of the cross. We witness not just a religious scene but an intimate portrayal of human suffering, resonating with the struggles of the marginalized. The Roman soldier looming over Christ is the intersection of power and dominance set against the vulnerability of the oppressed. Consider the figures in the background; they appear to be onlookers. Are they bystanders to injustice, or are they a community in mourning? Meganck invites us to reflect on the weight of burdens carried, both physical and metaphorical. The print urges us to confront the narratives of power, suffering, and the silent witnesses.