The Great Passion: The Deposition

1504

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Religious lamentation of christ

Dominant colour

The Great Passion: The Deposition is a 1504 by Albrecht Dürer, a Renaissance work, depicting lamentation of christ, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Albrecht Dürer
When & what style?: 1504 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

The painting shows a scene of Jesus being taken down from the cross. It's a somber moment, with people gathered around. The artist's attention to detail is interesting, especially in the faces of the people, which show sadness and concern. The painting's style is notable for its use of lines and shapes to create a sense of depth. The artist used simple compositions to convey strong emotions. You can learn more about this style by looking into the work of artist: Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471–1528)