Christ is taken down from the cross. Mezzotint after P.P. Rubens.
- Rubens, Peter Paul, 1577-1640.
- Reference:
- 23216i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
Bible. N.T. Matthew 27.57-60; Mark 15.46; Luke 23.53. John 19.38-42. Joseph of Arimathaea is portrayed in full Jewish costume. Mary Magdalene tenderly holds Christ's bleeding foot. On the ground a stone sits on a piece of paper bearing Hebrew letters; three nails and the crown of thorns lie in a metal dish
Physical description
1 print : mezzotint ; platemark 33.7 x 43.5 cm
Contributors
Reference
Wellcome Collection 23216i
Type/Technique
Subjects
- KissingReligious aspects
- BloodReligious aspects
- Priests
- Executions and executioners
- Christianity
- Death
- Mourning customs
- Crosses
- Crowns
- Jews
- Nails and spikes
- Five Sacred Wounds
- Jesus ChristCrucifixion.
- Jesus ChristPassionRole of Romans.
- Jesus ChristDeath and burial.
- Nicodemus (Biblical figure)
- Mary, Blessed Virgin, Saint.
- Mary Magdalene, Saint.
- Joseph, of Arimathea, Saint.
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores