The descent from the cross: second plate, Rembrandt van Rijn, 1633

Title(s)

The descent from the cross: second plate

Object type

• print

Object number

RP-P-OB-620

Catalogue reference

• New Hollstein Dutch and Flemish (Rembrandt text) 119-1(8)
• Bartsch 81-(2e
  Remark: plaat-15
• Hollstein Dutch 81-(2e
  Remark: plaat-15

Inscriptions / marks

• signature, date and inscription: ‘Rembrandt. f. cvm pryvl.o .1633.’
• collector's mark: Lugt 240

Artist

• print maker: Rembrandt van Rijn (mentioned on object)
• after own design by: Rembrandt van Rijn

Dating

1633

Material

• paper

Technique

etching

Measurements

height 530 mm × width 413 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

• Rembrandt / compiled by Erik Hinterding and Jaco Rutgers, Jaco Rutgers, Erik Hinterding, Ger Luijten, dl. I, p. 189, cat.nr. 119
• Ontmoet Rembrandt : leven en werk van de meesterschilder, p. 31