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The Descent from the Cross

The Descent from the Cross
 1663

Medium
etching (later engraved)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1961
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
etching (later engraved)
Catalogue/s Raisonné
H.103.V,M.198.V
Accession Number
996-5
Departments
International Prints / International Prints and Drawings
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1961
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of the Joe White Bequest
Gallery location
Not on display
Subjects (general)
Emotions and Mental States Human Figures Religion and Mythology
Subjects (specific)
crucifixions darkness deaths Descent from the Cross (New Testament narrative) Jesus Christ (Christian character) ladders nudes (representations)
Movements
Baroque

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