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The Descent from the Cross
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The Descent from the Cross

Jacques de Gheyn (II) · 1596 - 1598 · engraving; hand coloring; paper

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

About this work

Men on ladders remove the nails and the body of Christ is lowered. In the foreground on the right sit Mary and John. On the left stand two women. Eleventh print in a series of scenes from the Passion. Print is part of an album.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineKruisafneming. 1596 - 1598. Jacques de Gheyn (II). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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