Small Passion: The Deposition

Albrecht Dürer

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a black-and-white engraving of a scene showing a group of people surrounding a man lying down. The man on the ground is shirtless, with a cloth covering his lower body, and appears to be dead or dying. He is positioned on a flat surface, possibly a table or a stone slab, with his left arm hanging off the side. A man in a robe and hat is leaning over him, supporting his head. Behind them, several other people are standing or sitting, some wearing robes and head coverings. One woman on the left is holding a cup. The background features trees, a fence, and a cloudy sky. The engraving is detailed, with many lines and textures visible. The image is titled "The Deposition" and was created by Albrecht Dürer.