Bidspirit auction | 5TH STATION THE CROSS OIL

5TH STATION THE CROSS OIL PAINTING AFTER POUSSIN - Late 19th to early 20th-century oil painting on canvas depicting the Fifth Station of the Cross, portraying Simon of Cyrene assisting Christ as He carries the Cross to Calvary while attended by the Virgin Mary, Saint Veronica, and other figures. Executed in the restrained academic manner of the French Baroque tradition, the composition follows prototypes associated with Nicolas Poussin (1594 - 1665). The reverse side retains an old commercial stencil and presented in a gilt wood frame. MEASURES: 23.75 in x 19.75 in FRAME DIMENSIONS: 28.25 in x 24.25 in CONDITION REPORT: Good overall estate pre-owned condition consistent with age. Canvas remains stable with light craquelure, minor surface wear and faint stretcher impressions visible under raking light. No obvious tears or significant restorations observed. Gilt frame exhibits expected surface wear and minor losses.