Religious type painting, unsign, possibly from early 1900s, help needed.

[artslinger]

I picked this up at a sale yesterday, very old, unsigned, oil on board. No idea who painted it, or where. The only clue that I'm going by are the tassels on the hats. Does anyone have any idea where those hats are used? Thank you. I appreciate it.

 

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[HistoryTeacher]

That is a very interesting painting. The soldiers seem to have early 1700's uniforms. Closest I can find is Wars of Louis Quatorze: Hoffman's Army of the Blue King.

Who is being crucified, wonder? Who are the monks?

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Very interesting painting!

 

[gino22]

I love this. Might be an amateur piece, but quality ‘outsider art’ in my book. I agree that it has age to it, though your guess as to exactly how old is as good as mine.

First thought that came to mind when seeing the soldiers is Napoleonic, maybe Austrian?

 

[namxat]

I believe this to be the 5 "Station of the Cross" were Simon of Cyrene is compelled to carry the cross. Therefore likely a singel piece out of a larger cycle.

For age and provenance, as already said your guess is as good as mine..... Here is my guess: It´s Catholic of course, protestants dont have the way of the cross. I see two fully blown Hussar Uniforms including stitching on the trousers. Therefore either earlier tahn turn of 20th century or Eastern European.

Also as said it is quality Amateur work. Though I personally reserve "Outsider Art" for the really weird stuff (paintings of mentally ill can be sometime baffling).

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stations_of_the_Cross


Greets

Namxat