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Descent from the Cross by Torchlight (The) (H. 280, B 83)

Descent from the Cross by Torchlight (The) (H. 280, B 83)

Artist Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn Dutch, 1606-1669
Date1654
DimensionsOverall: 8 1/4 x 6 3/8 in. (21 x 16.2 cm)
MediumEtching and Drypoint
ClassificationPrints
Credit LineGiven in memory of Grace J. Hitchcock
Object number
1977.13
Not on View
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  • Works on Paper
Exhibition HistoryTMA Rembrandt as an Etcher: Oct. 6 - Dec. 30, 1979 TMA Rembrandt: Contrast and Campare Oct..16, 1982 - Jan. 2, 1983. TMA, The Dramatic Image: Baroque Prints of the 17th Century, February 25 - July 31, 2011.

Mississippi Museum of Art, Jackson, Mississippi. 1989-90.

Arkansas Arts Center, Little Rock, Arkansas. 1989-90.

Center for the Arts, Vero Beach, FL. 1989-90.

Dixon Gallery and Gardens, Memphis, Tenn. 1989-90.

Roanoke Fine Arts Museum, Roanoke, Virginia. 1989-90.

Label TextRembrandt’s virtuoso handling of space, gesture, and composition are combined in this print to convey this moving scene of Christ being removed from the cross. Rembrandt took advantage of night to enhance the drama, as witnessed by the hand reaching up out of the darkness to support the head of the dead Christ.
Descent from the Cross by Torchlight (The) (H. 280 only state, B. 83)
Descent from the Cross by Torchlight (The) (H. 280 only state, B. 83)
Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
1654
Jan Cornelius Sylvius, Preacher: Posthumous Portrait (H. 225 II, B. 280 R II, Munz 68 II)
Jan Cornelius Sylvius, Preacher: Posthumous Portrait (H. 225 II, B. 280 R II, Munz 68 II)
Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
1646
Christ Crucified Between the Two Thieves: An Oval Plate (H. 173 II/II, B. 79 II/II, Munz 215 II/II, B. B. 41-2)
Christ Crucified Between the Two Thieves: An Oval Plate (H. 173 II/II, B. 79 II/II, Munz 215 II/II, B. B. 41-2)
Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
about 1640, or later
Cottage and Farm Buildings with a Man Sketching (H. 213 only, B. 219 only, Munz 149 only, B. B. -45 - only)
Cottage and Farm Buildings with a Man Sketching (H. 213 only, B. 219 only, Munz 149 only, B. B. -45 - only)
Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
about 1645 (Hind)
Image Not Available for Artist Drawing from the Model (The) (H. 231 II/II, B. 192 II/II)
Artist Drawing from the Model (The) (H. 231 II/II, B. 192 II/II)
Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
1648
Image Not Available for Angel Departing from the Family of Tobias (The) (H. 185, I/III; B. 43)
Angel Departing from the Family of Tobias (The) (H. 185, I/III; B. 43)
Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
1641
Jews in Synagogue (H. 234 III/III ?, B. 126) Perhaps an 18th century impression from the original plate
Jews in Synagogue (H. 234 III/III ?, B. 126) Perhaps an 18th century impression from the original plate
Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
1648
Christ Between His Parents, Returning from the Temple (H. 278 only, B. 60 only)
Christ Between His Parents, Returning from the Temple (H. 278 only, B. 60 only)
Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
1654
Angel Appearing to the Shepherds (The) (H. 120, B. 44, Hool. 44 III/III)
Angel Appearing to the Shepherds (The) (H. 120, B. 44, Hool. 44 III/III)
Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
1634
Jan Asselyn, Painter, called ‘Krabbetje’ (H. 227 , B.277) third (final) state
Jan Asselyn, Painter, called ‘Krabbetje’ (H. 227 , B.277) third (final) state
Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
about 1647
Image Not Available for Jan Six (B. 285 IV/IV, H. 228 III/III)
Jan Six (B. 285 IV/IV, H. 228 III/III)
Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
1647
Rembrandt Drawing at a Window [H.229 V/V (?), B. 22 V/V (?)]
Rembrandt Drawing at a Window [H.229 V/V (?), B. 22 V/V (?)]
Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
1648

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