Thursday, February 25, 2010

Stations of the Cross

The following is a collection of different artistic representations of the Stations of the Cross from around the world. From Poland, to the UK, to America, these pictures come together to tell the heartbreaking and inspiring story of Jesus' crucifixion. Although immensely different in style, each artistic rendition of the Stations of the Cross brings a new emotion and surprising element to the story. This is a unique collection of the Stations of the Cross that acts as a reminder of the far reaching impact Jesus has had upon humanity.

First Station - Jesus is Condemned to Death

Grieshaber's woodcuts Polish Stations

Second Station - Jesus Takes Up His Cross

By Max DeMoss

Third Station - Jesus Falls a First Time Under the Cross


By Alan Joshua

Fourth Station - Jesus Meets His Afflicted Mother
By Gwyneth Lech

Fifth Station - Simon of Cyrene is Forced to Take Up the Cross

By Kirsten Malcolm and Mark Prins

Sixth Station - Veronica Wipes the Face of Jesus

By Beverly Carpenter

Seventh Station - Jesus Falls a Second Time


By Chris Gollon

Eighth Station - Jesus Meets the Women of Jerusalem

By David O'Connell

Ninth Station - Jesus Falls A Third Time

From Jeju Island

Tenth Station - Jesus is Stripped of His Garments
By Chris Gollon
Eleventh Station - Jesus is Nailed to the Cross
From St. Raphael Church
Twelfth Station - Jesus Dies on the Cross
By Mimmo Paladino
Thirteenth Station - The Body of Jesus is Placed in the Arms of His Mother

By Aubrey Freeman

Fourteenth Station - Jesus is Laid in the Tomb

By Sister Mary Grace Thul

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