Kruisafname, Lucas Vorsterman (I), after Peter Paul Rubens, 1620

Title(s)

Kruisafname

Object type

• print

Object number

RP-P-OB-4591

Catalogue reference

• Hollstein Dutch 31-2(5)

Inscriptions / marks

• collector's mark: Lugt 240

Artist

• print maker: Lucas Vorsterman (I) (mentioned on object)
• after painting by: Peter Paul Rubens (mentioned on object)
• publisher: Lucas Vorsterman (I) (mentioned on object)
• Spaanse kroon (mentioned on object)
• Dudley Carlton (graaf van Dorchester) (mentioned on object)

Place

Antwerp

Dating

1620

Material

• paper

Technique

engraving

Measurements

height 585 mm × width 435 mm

What

• descent from the cross: Christ is taken down from the cross, usually by Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathaea who are standing on the ladders (both arms of Christ detached)

Acquisition

transferred 1816

Copyright

Public domain

• Lucas Vorsterman I, p. 36, cat.nr. 31
• Catalogue des estampes gravées d'après P.P. Rubens, avec l'indication des collections où se trouvent les tableaux et les gravures, p. 49, cat.nr. 342