Kruisafneming 1553 - 1616

This anonymous etching, Kruisafneming (The Taking Down from the Cross), dates from 1553 to 1616 and is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum. The print depicts the moment when Jesus' body is taken down from the cross following his crucifixion. The scene is set against a dramatic landscape with a ladder and a group of figures carrying the lifeless body of Jesus. The artist's masterful use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and drama, contributing to the work's powerful depiction of this significant moment in Christian history.