Artwork
The Descent from the Cross
The Descent from the Cross is a print by Baltazar Moncornet. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Descent from the Cross is a print on paper created by Baltazar Moncornet around 1650. It depicts a dramatic scene of Christ being lowered from the cross.
Subject & Meaning
The print's composition is derived from Tintoretto's earlier work, and shows a group of people handling Christ's limp body, conveying a sense of tension and urgency.
Technique & Style
The artist employed strong lines, deep shadows, and shading to create a sense of depth and emotion, highlighting the figures' muscles and clothing through the use of chiaroscuro.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Baltazar Moncornet made 17th-century religious prints like The Descent from the Cross, etching figures with fine, detailed lines.
