Kruisafname 1744 - 1797

"Kruisafname" (The Taking Down from the Cross) is an etching by François Philippe Charpentier, created between 1744 and 1797. The artwork depicts the moment when Jesus is being taken down from the cross, a poignant scene from the Passion of Christ. The print highlights the sorrow and reverence of the event, with the figures of mourners surrounding Jesus. This etching is a classic example of 18th-century printmaking, and it showcases the artist's skilled depiction of both anatomical detail and emotive expressions. Currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, the etching is a significant piece that reflects the religious and artistic sensibilities of the time.