Deposition, with Saint Francis of Assisi and Another Male Saint (Stephen?) by Simone de Magistris

Deposition, with Saint Francis of Assisi and Another Male Saint (Stephen?) c. 1576

drawing, print, gouache, paper, ink, inorganic-material, ink-drawings, chalk, pen, black-chalk

drawing

toned paper

abstract painting

print

gouache

possibly oil pastel

paper

oil painting

ink

fluid art

acrylic on canvas

inorganic-material

coffee painting

underpainting

ink-drawings

chalk

water

pen

watercolour bleed

italy

black-chalk

watercolor

Simone de Magistris’s "Deposition, with Saint Francis of Assisi and Another Male Saint (Stephen?)" (c. 1576) is a detailed drawing that captures the scene of Christ’s removal from the cross. The artist’s masterful use of hatching and shading creates a dynamic composition, emphasizing the dramatic moment of Christ’s descent and the figures surrounding him. The presence of Saint Francis of Assisi and another, possibly Saint Stephen, lends a devotional and spiritual dimension to the artwork, highlighting the significance of this pivotal moment in Christian faith. The drawing, executed with meticulous detail and a powerful sense of emotion, invites viewers to contemplate the solemnity and pathos of this iconic event.