Christ rising to Calvary and the meeting of Saint Veronica

Christ rising to Calvary and the meeting of Saint Veronica is a painting created between 1700 and 1800 by Frans Francken the Younger. It is housed in the Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille. The painting measures 0.725 meters in width and 0.485 meters in height.

The artwork depicts a bustling scene of the Via Dolorosa, the path Jesus took to his crucifixion. The central focus is Jesus Christ, carrying the heavy cross, with a woman, likely Saint Veronica, approaching him. A large crowd of people, including Roman soldiers on horseback and various onlookers, surrounds Jesus. The background shows a hilly landscape with a city in the distance. The style is characteristic of Baroque painting, with rich colors, dramatic lighting, and detailed figures.