Christ taken down from the Cross
1490
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1490
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows a group of people lifting a naked man off a wooden cross. The scene is busy—some men struggle with the weight, others kneel in sorrow, and a small town sits in the background. The sky is dark, and a tree stands alone on the right side. The letters "INRI" are carved into the cross’s top beam, a detail that stands out. This kind of scene was common in Renaissance art, often meant to show faith and suffering. Look up Renaissance next to see how this style shaped art and ideas.
