Kruisafneming 1545

"Kruisafneming" is a 1545 engraving by Cornelis Bos, depicting the moment of Jesus's death on the cross. The artwork, held in the Rijksmuseum, displays Bos's mastery of detailed compositions. It features the dramatic scene with Jesus's body being taken down from the cross, surrounded by grieving women and onlookers. Bos meticulously depicts the emotional impact of this event through the expressive figures and the dramatic use of light and shadow. The artwork is a testament to the power of religious art to evoke emotion and contemplation.