The Descent from the Cross
Rembrandt van Rijn (attributed to) 1606 - 1669
Summary
In this etching the Figure of Christ is being taken down from the cross by several figures. A richly dressed man is standing at the bottom left holding a cane. To the right bottom corner are two women and a man kneeling and sitting on the ground. The man has his back to the viewer and is looking up at the cross. Other figures can be seen at the right midground. There is a misty looking city in the background. Shafts of light are falling on the cross from the top right edge of the print.
Object Name
The Descent from the Cross
Creators Name
Date Created
1633
Dimensions
print: 52.2cm x 40.5cm
support: 52.2cm x 40.5cm
accession number
1966.750
Collection Group
Place of creation
Amsterdam
Support
paper
Medium
ink (black)
