The Descent from the Cross by Torchlight

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Prints and Drawings

Artist

Rembrandt van Rijn

Title

The Descent from the Cross by Torchlight

Place

Netherlands (Artist's nationality)

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1654

Medium

Etching and drypoint on ivory laid paper

Dimensions

21.6 × 16.4 cm (8 9/16 × 6 1/2 in.)

Credit Line

Purchased with funds provided by Anne Searle Bent

Reference Number

2001.121

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