The Road to Calvary

"The Road to Calvary" by the Master of the Housebook, a German artist active circa 1470-1500, depicts the biblical scene of Christ carrying the cross to his crucifixion, a common theme in Christian art of the period. The work is notable for its detailed portrayal of figures and landscape, characteristic of the artist's style, which combines elements of late Gothic and early Renaissance art.

"The Road to Calvary" by the Master of the Housebook is a drypoint print characterized by its intricate line work and detailed depiction of the biblical scene. The composition is marked by a dynamic arrangement of figures, with Christ bearing the cross at the center, surrounded by a throng of soldiers and onlookers, all rendered with a keen attention to expression and movement.