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The Descent from the Cross
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
The body of Christ is taken down from the cross by Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea. Mary Magdalene kneels at Christ's feet. Mary sits collapsed on the ground. She is supported by John. Below the scene, a four-line verse in Latin. This print is part of an album.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit lineKruisafneming. 1585. Antonie Wierix (II). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
