Descent from the Cross 1640

Wenceslaus Hollar’s etching, *Descent from the Cross* (1640), depicts the moment when Jesus Christ’s body is lowered from the cross after his crucifixion. The scene is filled with emotion and drama, as the figures struggle to remove the body from the cross. The composition is balanced and harmonious, with the figures arranged in a circular pattern around the central figure of Christ. Hollar’s masterful use of line and detail creates a sense of realism and depth, making this a powerful and moving depiction of one of the most important events in Christian history.