The descent from the cross: a sketch, Rembrandt van Rijn, 1642

Title(s)

The descent from the cross: a sketch

Object type

• print

Object number

RP-P-OB-146

Catalogue reference

• New Hollstein Dutch and Flemish (Rembrandt text) 204-1(1)
• Bartsch 82-1(1)
• Hollstein Dutch 82-1(1)

Inscriptions / marks

• signature and date: ‘Rembrandt f. 1642’
• collector's mark: Lugt 240

Artist

• print maker: Rembrandt van Rijn (mentioned on object)
• after own design by: Rembrandt van Rijn

Dating

1642

Material

• paper

Technique

etching / drypoint

Measurements

height 150 mm × width 115 mm

What

• 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)

Acquisition

transfer 1816

Copyright

Public domain

• Rembrandt / compiled by Erik Hinterding and Jaco Rutgers, Jaco Rutgers, Erik Hinterding, Ger Luijten, dl. II, p. 94, cat.nr. 204
• Dutch and flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts ca. 1450-1700, cat.nr. 82