Artwork
The Descent from the Cross
The Descent from the Cross is a print by Feodor Iwanowitsch. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Descent from the Cross is a print on paper created in 1850 by Feodor Iwanowitsch, based on a composition by Daniele da Volterra.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts the moment when Christ is lowered from the cross, a pivotal scene in Christian art. The crowded and emotionally charged composition conveys a sense of urgency and grief.
Technique & Style
The figures in the scene are dressed in simple robes against a plain background, emphasizing the drama of the moment. The print's intense and crowded composition effectively captures the emotional weight of the event.
Artist & collection
Artist
Feodor Iwanowitsch made a single print called *The Descent from the Cross* in the late 1700s or early 1800s.
