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The Descent from the Cross
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The Descent from the Cross

Frederik Ottens · 1718 - 1770 · letterpress printing; etching; engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Christ taken down from the cross by Nicodemus, Joseph and others. The shroud is laid out on the ground. Next to the cloth stands a basin with water to wash the body. The women kneel at a distance and pray.

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Credit lineKruisafname. 1718 - 1770. Frederik Ottens. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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