Raising of the Cross

[2] Although the nailing of Jesus on the cross and the raising of the cross are not described in the Gospels, Christian art has depicted these scenes as part of the narrative of the crucifixion of Jesus.

The Gospels only describe Jesus being "crucified" on the Golgotha, and do not provide a detailed account of process.

Figures named in the Gospels may be present at the scene, such as Pontius Pilate, Mary, mother of Jesus, the beloved disciple and the women at the crucifixion.

At the Council of Trent in 1563, the following statement was pronounced regarding the raising of the cross, explaining the use of ropes in representations:[2] After Jesus had been nailed to the Cross, lying upon the ground, the executioners raised the instrument of punishment by means of ropes, the foot being first planted in a hole which had previously been dug.In the Gospel of John, Jesus predicted that he would be "lifted up from the earth" (John 12:32) in order to draw all men to himself.

Notable depictions of the raising of the Cross include: This art-related article is a stub.