Kruisafneming 1720 - 1747

"Kruisafneming" is a delicate black chalk drawing created by Anton Kern between 1720 and 1747. The drawing depicts the moment when Jesus Christ is taken down from the cross, with a group of figures gathered around the body. The figures are rendered in a soft, flowing style, with emphasis on the drapery of the clothing. Above them, cherubic figures soar in the sky, symbolizing the celestial realm. This work exemplifies Kern's skill in capturing the emotional intensity of religious subjects through careful observation and expressive lines.