The Descent from the Cross

1561-1565

Diana Scultori

Associated Names
Diana Scultori

Artist, Italian, c.1547 - 1612

This is a drawing of a group gathered around a cross in a religious scene. The image depicts a somber scene with a group of figures surrounding a cross, which appears central in the composition. At the center, a lifeless body is being gently lowered from the cross, supported by multiple figures. The cross is set against a sky filled with clouds. A crown of thorns is visible on the ground in front of the figures. The garments of the figures and the style of the linework suggest classical or Renaissance artistic influences. The scene emphasizes themes of mourning and reverence.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 32.6 x 22.1 cm (12 13/16 x 8 11/16 in.)
    sheet: 35 x 26.2 cm (13 3/4 x 10 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2007.38.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bartsch, no. 7, State i/ii

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Nicolaas Teeuwisse, Berlin); purchased 2007 by NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1802

  • Bartsch, Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna, 1802-1821: Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna: J.V. Degen, 1802-1821.

1991

  • Bellini, Paolo. L'opera incisa di Adamo e Diana Scultori, Milan, 1991: no. 5, i/ii

Inscriptions

upper center in plate: INRI; lower left in plate: DIANA / F.; by later hand, lower right in brown ink: B7

Watermarks

lamb and flag in circle

Wikidata ID

Q76338252

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