Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Alfred Stevens, 1817–1875, British
Title:
Descent from the Cross
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite on medium, moderately textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 5 1/4 × 8 3/4 inches (13.3 × 22.2 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Watermark; collector's mark: Thomas Esmond Lowinsky (Lugt 2420a)
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.5994
Classification:
Drawings & Watercolors
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
disciples | figure study | drapery | genre subject | crucifixion | 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) | New Testament | religious and mythological subject
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:8437