Emperor Heraclius carries the cross, José López Enguídanos, 1784

The canvas depicts the byzantine emperor heraclius (c. 575-641) carrying the true cross to return it to the city of jerusalem. Object Type: painting. Date: 1784. Dimensions: height: 126 cm (49.6 in); width: 187 cm (73.6 in). Medium: oil on canvas. Collection: Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando. Lopez enguidanos-heraclio