The descent from the cross: first plate, Rembrandt van Rijn, 1633

Title(s)

The descent from the cross: first plate

Object type

• print

Object number

RP-P-OB-619

Catalogue reference

• New Hollstein Dutch and Flemish (Rembrandt text) 118-1(1)
• Bartsch 81-(eerste
  Remark: plaat-11
• Hollstein Dutch 81-(eerste
  Remark: plaat-11

Inscriptions / marks

• signature and date: ‘Rembrant. ft. 1633’Lugt
• mark: 2165

Artist

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

Dating

1633

Material

• paper

Technique

etching

Measurements

height 518 mm × width 404 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

unknown

Copyright

Public domain

• Rembrandt / compiled by Erik Hinterding and Jaco Rutgers, Jaco Rutgers, Erik Hinterding, Ger Luijten, dl. I, p. 188, cat.nr. 118