Christ taken down

rembrandtvanrijn

Bolton Museum, Bolton, UK

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Rembrandt van Rijn's powerful etching "Christ Taken Down" depicts the moment after Jesus' crucifixion, where men remove him from the cross. The artist's masterful use of light and shadow creates a dramatic scene, emphasizing the weight of the moment. This image is one of many etchings created for a complete Bible illustration project. The work, now at the Bolton Museum, reflects Rembrandt's characteristic use of chiaroscuro, making it a significant example of his masterful handling of etching.