Title

Jesus assisted by Simon of Cyrene. [matrix]

Date made

1843

Place made

Warrane / Sydney, New South Wales, Australia View on map Close map

Category

Matrix

Print type

intaglio

Technique

engraved copper plate

State

published state

Edition information

print-run unknown

Subject description

In the 5th Station of the Cross, we see Simon of Cyrene pulled from the crowd and asked to help Jesus carry his cross.

Collection

National Gallery of Australia

IRN

211188

Accession number

2011.161

Accession method

Purchase

Meeting

Meeting 5, 2010/2011 (2011-04-28)

Provenance

Collection of Geoffret Ingleton (1908 - 1998), acquired from an unidentified vendor. With Lawsons Auctioneers, Sydney, 1999; Offered in, 'The Ingleton collection: Part 1 books, manuscripts, documents & collectibles', Sydney: Lawsons, 22 March 1999, lot 366, as 'Copperplates - Engraved (4) [etc]. With Australian Book Auctions, Melbourne? Purchased by the National Gallery of Australia from Peter Walker Fine Art, Adelaide, April 2011.

Credit line

Purchased 2011

Country of context

Australia

Creators

Duncan, William Augustine. | (1811–1855) Australian | Scottish | Male | publisher

Last Updated

03 Jul 2026