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The Dead Body of Christ

Martial Desbois

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a male figure in a seated position, with his head tilted back, obscuring his facial features. The figure has long hair and a muscular torso, defined arms, and legs. He is partially draped in cloth covering his lower body. Nearby, the outline of a crown of thorns can be seen on the ground. The background is a textured surface with soft shadows and highlights.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1690?
Medium
mezzotint on laid paper
Dimensions
3466 × 4405 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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