The Descent from the Cross by Torchlight

Rembrandt van Rijn (mentioned on object), 1654

Here Rembrandt renders only the lower part of the Cross, with men carefully lowering Christ’s body to be buried. They are deadly still. Someone under the ladder illuminates them with a torch, the only source of light in the scene. Everything immediately around the flame is brightly lit, but slightly further away the details vanish into the darkness of the night.

  • Artwork typeprint
  • Object numberRP-P-OB-147
  • Dimensionsheight 205 mm x width 162 mm
  • Physical characteristics ets en droge naald, gedrukt met lichte plaattoon op Japans papier

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"descent from the cross: Christ is taken down from the cross, usually by Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathaea who are standing on the ladders (both arms of Christ detached)" by Rembrandt van Rijn

The descent from the cross: second plate

The descent from the cross: second plate

Rembrandt van Rijn (mentioned on object), 1633

The descent from the cross: second plate

The descent from the cross: second plate

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The Descent from the Cross, First Plate

The Descent from the Cross, First Plate

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