Christ is Aided by Simon of Cyrene (Fifth Station) by Dick Swift
Christ is Aided by Simon of Cyrene (Fifth Station)
Dick Swift
Title
Christ is Aided by Simon of Cyrene (Fifth Station)
Artist
Year
1958
Technique
mixed technique intaglio
Image Size
17 3/4 x 14 13/16" platemark
Signature
pencil, lower right
Edition Size
21 of 35
Annotations
pencil signed, titled, and editioned: 21/35
Reference
Paper
ivory wove
State
published
Publisher
artist
Inventory ID
21087
Price
$850.00
Description
Swift illustrates the story of the Passion of the crucifiction as an eternal drama, instilled with references to the injustices and sufferings in the 20th century. Since the 17th century there have been 14 stations that follows Jesus from his condemnation to his entombment. This, the fifth station, depicts Simon of Cyrene who had been selected to help carry Christ's cross.