After Rogier van der Weyden

Descent from the Cross Triptych

After Rogier van der Weyden - Descent from the Cross Triptych

After Rogier van der Weyden

Descent from the Cross Triptych

First quarter of the 16th century
85.5 x 121 cm
Oil on oak
Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Brussels

Literature

Cyriel Stroo, Pascale Syfer-d'Olne, The Flemish Primitives, Brussels, 1996, nr. 14

Iconclass

73D71 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)

Other works by Rogier van der Weyden

Rogier van der Weyden and Studio Charles the Bold

Charles the Bold

Rogier van der Weyden Adoration of the Magi

Adoration of the Magi
c. 1455

Workshop of Rogier van der Weyden Left wing of the Sforza Triptych, closed

Left wing of the Sforza Triptych, closed
Shortly after 1444 or ca. 1460

Workshop of Rogier van der Weyden Right wing closed of the Sforza Triptych

Right wing closed of the Sforza Triptych
Shortly after 1444 or ca. 1460

Workshop of Rogier van der Weyden Centre panel of the Sforza Triptych

Centre panel of the Sforza Triptych
Shortly after 1444 or ca. 1460