Reproductie van een schets voor een fresco in de Abdij van Maredsous, België, afgebeeld de kruisafneming before 1896

This is a reproduction of a sketch for a fresco in the Abbey of Maredsous, Belgium, by Joseph Casier, a Belgian artist born in 1852 and died in 1925. The sketch depicts the scene of the Deposition from the Cross, a common subject in Christian art. Casier's sketch, executed before 1896, is a detailed study for a larger fresco, displaying his meticulous attention to form and composition. The scene features a group of figures in a gothic architectural setting, emphasizing the solemnity of the event and the dramatic impact of the subject matter. The sketch, measuring 186 mm by 150 mm, provides a glimpse into the artist's creative process and his intention to translate this biblical story into a grand fresco.