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Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-77)

Descent from the cross, after Holbein. 1640

RCIN 801740

Descent from the cross, after Holbein

Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-77)

Descent from the cross, after Holbein 1640

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Description

Body of Jesus lies in foreground, in front of cross and ladder, supported by Joseph of Arimathaea. Surrounded by Mary, St. John and three weeping women.
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Creator(s)

Search the collection Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-77)
(etcher)

After
Search the collection Hans Holbein the Younger (1497/8-1543)
(artist)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Jesus Christ
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etching
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Category
General Subject Prints
Object type(s)
visual works
prints
Subject(s)
Religion & Theology
Religions and faiths
Christianity
Life of Christ
Passion of Christ
Deposition from the Cross

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