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Alfred Stevens, 1817–1875, British, Descent from the Cross, undated
- Title:
Descent from the Cross
- Additional Title(s):
Verso: graphite studies of figures and drapery
- Date:
- undated
- Medium:
- Graphite on medium, moderately textured, cream wove paper
- Dimensions:
- Sheet: 5 1/4 × 8 3/4 inches (13.3 × 22.2 cm)
- Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Watermark; collector's mark: Thomas Esmond Lowinsky (Lugt 2420a)
- Credit Line:
- Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
- Copyright Status:
- Public Domain
- Accession Number:
- B1977.14.5994
- Classification:
- Drawings & Watercolors
- Collection:
- Prints and Drawings
- Subject Terms:
- crucifixion | descent from the cross: Christ is taken down from the cross, usually by Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathaea who are standing on the ladders (both arms of Christ detached) | disciples | drapery | figure study | genre subject | New Testament | religious and mythological subject
- Associated People:
- Jesus
- Access:
- Accessible by appointment in the Study Room [Request]
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- https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:8437
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