The Descent from the Cross
1773
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1773
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The painting shows a dramatic scene of Christ's body being removed from the cross. It's a somber moment. The artist used a lot of detail to show the emotions of the people around Christ. The print is based on a drawing and it's interesting because it was made using a special process. This process, called crayon-manner etching, makes the print look like a red-chalk drawing. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique of chiaroscuro.
