The Deposition from the Cross 

"The Deposition from the Cross" is a drawing by the Italian Mannerist artist Federico Barocci, now housed at the Städel Museum. This drawing, executed in pen and brown wash, depicts the moment when Jesus' body is taken down from the cross. Barocci masterfully captures the emotion and sorrow of the scene through the expressive gestures of the figures, emphasizing the solemnity of the event. This study, likely preparatory for a larger composition, showcases Barocci's distinctive style, characterized by a focus on light and shadow and the use of elongated figures.