The Descent from the Cross, from the series Vita, passio et Resvrrectio Iesv Christi
Artist(s) / maker(s)
Maerten de Vos (after),
Joannes Galle (publisher)
,
Jan II Collaert (engravers (printmakers))
Date
ca. 1598 - 1618Periods
16th century, 17 centuryCollection
Museum of Fine Arts Ghent
Christ is taken off the cross by Joseph of Arimathea, Nicodemus and Saint John. The Virgin Mary, Mary Magdalene and two other women help (Luke 23:53). The print has a Latin caption; it is part of a series on the life of Christ.
