Fotoreproductie van de Bewening van Christus door Anthony van Dyck before 1861

Edmond Fierlants, a Belgian photographer active in the mid-19th century, created a photo reproduction of Anthony van Dyck's painting "The Descent from the Cross" before 1861. This photo, measuring 209 mm by 375 mm, captures the dramatic composition of van Dyck's original work, depicting the moment when Jesus' body is lowered from the cross. The image's dark tones and sharp details create a powerful and moving impression of the scene. Fierlants's work exemplifies the growing interest in photographic reproduction as a means of making art accessible to a wider audience.