Kruisafneming 1800 - 1807

"Kruisafneming" (The Descent from the Cross) is a mezzotint print created by Valentine Green between 1800 and 1807. The print depicts the moment when Jesus Christ is removed from the cross after his crucifixion, with Mary, the Virgin Mary, holding him. The dramatic composition and use of chiaroscuro contribute to the emotional impact of the piece, highlighting the solemnity and grief surrounding this pivotal event in Christian history.