Cross -decline, Hieronymus Wierix, After Maerten de Vos, 1563 - Before 1619 print The body of Christ is removed from the cross by Nikodemus, Joseph and two unknown men. Maria Magdalena supports the fainting Maria. In the foreground the nails and the crown of thorns. In the margin a two -way Bible quote from hand. 13 in Latin. Antwerp paper engraving 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). crown of thorns ~ instruments of the Passion

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