Hans JORDAENS III (Antwerp, circa 1590 - 1643) The Carrying of the Cross Oil on oak panel Panel maker's mark Michael Claessens on verso 64.0 x 47.0 x 0.0 cm Provenance: Private collection, Ile-de-France Our painting shows Christ carrying his cross, helped by Simon of Cyrene. He arrives before Saint Veronica, who offers him her veil on which the Face of Christ will miraculously be printed. Hans JORDAENS III (Antwerp, circa 1590 - 1643) 64.0 x 47.0 x 0.0 cm Our painting shows Christ carrying his cross, helped by Simon of Cyrene. He arrives before Saint Veronica, who offers him her veil on which the Face of Christ will miraculously be printed.