The Raising of the Cross is part of the Crucifixion of Jesus, and has been a distinct subject of Christian art.[1]

Notable depictions include The Elevation of the Cross by Peter Paul Rubens and The Raising of the Cross by Rembrandt.

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  by Christoph Schwarz, 1587
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  by Giulio Cesare Procaccini, 1620
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  by Rubens, 1620
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  by Anthony van Dyck, 1631
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  by Rembrandt, 1633
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  by Adriaen Backer, 1683

References

In John's gospel, Jesus predicted that he would be "lifted up from the earth" (John 12:32) in order to draw all men to himself. John notes that Jesus was referring to his death (John 12:33).

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