THE DESCENT FROM THE CROSS: SKETCH (I/I)
Artist
REMBRANDT HARMENSZOON VAN RIJN
(1606 - 1669)
Date1642
CountryNetherlands
MediumEtching and Drypoint
DimensionsOverall: 14.8 × 11.6 cm (5 13/16 × 4 9/16")
Frame: 55.2 × 45.1 cm (21 3/4 × 17 3/4")
Frame: 55.2 × 45.1 cm (21 3/4 × 17 3/4")
ClassificationsPrint
Credit LineBrigham Young University Museum of Art, purchase/gift of the Mahonri M. Young Estate.
Terms
Object number830649068
DescriptionNicodemus is on the ladder removing the nail from Christ's hand. Christ's left arm hangs down. Two men pull at the shroud, Mary is collapsed in the arms of another woman. Skull and bones are at the foot of the cross.On View
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