Descent from the Cross by Torchlight — Rembrandt (Rembrandt van Rijn) | DiscoverArt

Descent from the Cross by Torchlight

1654

Etching and drypoint; first of four states

23.8 × 17.8 cm (9.4 × 7 in)

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