Sacred and Mythological Art Narratives

This is one of a significant set of eight oil-on-tin-sheet paintings from circa 1850, depicting Jesus Christ's steps to crucifixion. This piece shows a poignant moment on the Via Dolorosa, rendered with the dramatic intensity of the period.

Another painting from the 1850 'Way of the Cross' series. Each of the eight arched tin sheets captures a different stage of the journey to Calvary, making the complete set a rare and important collection of Christian art in India.

This scene from the 'Way of the Cross' set shows the somber mood through its dark, rich color palette. The use of oil on tin-sheet is a unique feature of this collection, which I was privileged to handle in a past auction.

A composite image showing the complete set of eight oil paintings depicting Jesus Christ's steps to crucifixion. This gives a sense of the entire narrative, a rare surviving collection from c. 1850 Jerusalem.

A clearer view of one of the eight paintings from the 'Way of the Cross' series. The detail in the figures and the emotional weight of the scene are evident even after more than 170 years.

This painting from the set shows Jesus falling under the weight of the cross. The collection as a whole is a powerful and historic documentation of the Via Dolorosa, the path in the Old City of Jerusalem.

A depiction of Jesus before Pontius Pilate, part of the rare 1850 set of eight oil paintings. Sourcing such historically significant religious art is a key part of my advisory service for specialized collectors.

Another powerful scene from the 'Way of the Cross' set. The aged patina on the tin sheets adds to the historical gravity of these mid-19th century artworks.

This painting shows the moment Jesus meets his mother, Mary, on the way to his crucifixion. The emotional depth of the narrative is a key feature of this important collection.