Religious painting with Crist carrying the cross was executed 1846 by listed Austrian portrait and religion painter Georg Ridler, who worked in  Vienna in the first half of 19th century.

Literature: artist lexicons by Thieme/Becker;  Prof.H.Fuchs ( both in German). 

Inscription: signed and dated (1)846 lower right.

Technique: oil on canvas, original period gold-plated frame.

Measurements: unframed w 21 2/3" x h 27 1/8" (55 x 69 cm), framed 27 1/2" x 32 2/3" (70 x 83 cm).

Condition: very good.