Christ Descending into the Grave
1808
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1808
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This is a black-and-white print of a robed figure standing with arms outstretched, holding two small objects in each hand. The figure’s face is calm, with wavy hair and a beard. Flames flicker at their feet, and the background looks like a simple draped cloth. The title below says *Christ descending into the grave*, and the print was made in London in 1808. The artist used strong lines to show light and shadow, making the figure stand out. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how this technique works.
