240 - Unknown (19th), The Descent from the Cross, Pencil

Unknown (19th), The Descent from the Cross, Pencil Unknown (19th century): Deposition of Christ from the cross, 19th century, Pencil Technique: Pencil on Paper Date: 19th century Description: The artwork depicts a scene in which Christ is taken down from the cross, reflecting his central position in Western religious iconography. Surrounded by mourning figures, possibly Mary and apostles, the image conveys a narrative structure of grief and redemption. The arrangement of the figures emphasises the emotional weight of the composition. Keywords: Christ, 19th century, Romanticism, Religious, Germany, Size: Paper: 27,7 cm x 25,3 cm (10,9 x 10 in) Condition: Good condition. Minimally foxed in the margins. Slightly creased in the corners and with remnants of an old mount.