Descent from the Cross

Alfred Stevensundated

Details

Title: Descent from the Cross
Creator: Alfred Stevens, 1817–1875, British
Creator Lifespan: 1817/1875
Creator Nationality: British
Creator Gender: male
Date Created: undated
Physical Dimensions: Sheet: 5 1/4 × 8 3/4 inches (13.3 × 22.2 cm)
Subject Keywords: genre subject, figure study, drapery, crucifixion, descent from the cross: Christ is taken down from the cross, usually by Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathaea who are standing on the ladders (both arms of Christ detached), religious and mythological subject, New Testament, disciples
External Link: See this work of art on the Yale Center for British Art website
Medium: Graphite on medium, moderately textured, cream wove paper
Repository Name: Yale Center for British Art
Credit Line: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

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