Peter Paul Rubens

Literature

Natalya Gritsay and Natalya Babina, The State Hermitage Museum catalogue of Flemish painting, New Haven, 2008, nr. 298

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 Peter Paul Rubens

Perseus freeing Andromeda

Marchesa Brigida Spinola Doria
c. 1606

Susanna and the Elders

Dance of the Villagers
c. 1636

Lycaon