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Christ's body is taken down from the cross; he is laid into a tomb. Engraving after M. de Vos.
- Vos, Maarten de, 1532-1603
- Reference:
- 23230i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
Bible. N.T. Matthew 27.57-60; Mark 15.46; Luke 23.53. John 19.38-42. In the distance on the left the cross is being carried up a hill, amidst a large crowd comprised of soldiers with spears and a flag. On the ground beneath Christ are a chalice, a bone, a hammer, a dish (upon which is written the artist's name) and three nails. Magdalene, with a jar of ointment, holds Christ's hand and foot. On the right hand side Christ is laid in his tomb
Physical description
1 print : line engraving with etching ; platemark 17.3 x 24.4 cm
Contributors
Lettering
Art: IV S. Joanes. M. de Vos invent.
Reference
Wellcome Library no. 23230i
Type/Technique
Subjects
- Mourning customs
- Crying
- Christianity
- Death
- Mothers and sons
- Women in Christianity
- Gesture
- Ladders
- Nails and spikes
- Burial
- Crosses
- Grief
- Ointments
- Embalming
- Five Sacred Wounds
- Funeral rites and ceremonies
- Mary, Blessed Virgin, Saint
- Jesus ChristCrucifixion
- Jesus ChristPassionRole of Romans
- Mary Magdalene, Saint
- Jesus ChristBurial
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores