Descent from the Cross
Descent from the Cross

Currently not on view

Descent from the Cross,

16th century

Flemish
y1959-91

Information

Title
Descent from the Cross
Dates

16th century

Medium
Alabaster relief, set in plaster, backed with wood, with painted surfaces
Dimensions
44.3 x 32.2 x 11 cm (17 7/16 x 12 11/16 x 4 5/16 in.) with base: 47 x 35.5 x 13 cm (18 1/2 x 14 x 5 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Gilbert S. McClintock, Class of 1908
Object Number
y1959-91
Culture
Flemish
Type
sculpture
Materials
wood, plaster, alabaster, paint
Subject
deities, Apostles, religious art, crosses (objects), men, Christianity, figures (representations), women, bible stories, crucifixion, Christ, Mary, shields (motifs), dice, tools, whips (animal equipment), saints

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