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Stations of the Cross

Print
1999 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This print by the Scottish artist Adrian Wiszniewski is a part of a set of fourteen linocuts, depicting the final events in the life of Christ, titled Stations of the Cross. The series was included in the V&A exhibition Sacred, in 2001. The set is a modern treatment of the events of the Passion of Christ, a theme often explored in art throughout the ages.

Wiszniewski’s figures, though clad in modern dress, stand outside time and space, and appear to us as universal ‘types’ beyond the confines of any specific culture. The simplicity of the technique, the fluid lines and strong colour create a striking image. This print shows the moment where Jesus encounters his mother, the Virgin Mary, on his journey to Mount Calvary.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Titles
  • Stations of the Cross (series title)
  • Jesus Meets His Mother (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Linocut on tenjin paper
Brief description
'Jesus Meets His Mother', linocut, white-line composition on a blue background, from the portfolio 'Stations of the Cross', 1999 by Adrian Wiszniewski
Physical description
'Jesus Meets His Mother', white-line composition on blue background. From a portfolio of fourteen linocuts depicting the final events in the life of Christ. The stark events of the Passion are depicted in a series of simple white-line compositions. The background of each print is a solid vivid colour.
Dimensions
  • Height: 62cm
  • Width: 50cm
Credit line
Purchased through the Julie and Robert Breckman Print Fund
Subjects depicted
Summary
This print by the Scottish artist Adrian Wiszniewski is a part of a set of fourteen linocuts, depicting the final events in the life of Christ, titled Stations of the Cross. The series was included in the V&A exhibition Sacred, in 2001. The set is a modern treatment of the events of the Passion of Christ, a theme often explored in art throughout the ages.

Wiszniewski’s figures, though clad in modern dress, stand outside time and space, and appear to us as universal ‘types’ beyond the confines of any specific culture. The simplicity of the technique, the fluid lines and strong colour create a striking image. This print shows the moment where Jesus encounters his mother, the Virgin Mary, on his journey to Mount Calvary.
Associated objects
Bibliographic reference
Stations: the new sacred art (2000) published by Bury St Edmunds Art Gallery to accompant the project 'Stations: the new sacred art', an exhibition in Suffolk churches (see pages 73-75).
Collection
Accession number
E.522:4-2001

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Record createdJune 25, 2004
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