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The Descent from the Cross

Federico Barocci

National Gallery of Art

The image is a sketch depicting two human forms. The main figure is shown partially, with the back, head, and legs visible, along with a bent left arm. Another figure is faintly sketched alongside, suggesting movement or interaction, and a third, smaller, abstract human shape is drawn in the lower left section. There is no detailed clothing or immediate objects around the figures. The background is an unfinished sketch on light-colored paper, defined by shading and soft lines.

Artwork Details

Date
1568/1569
Medium
black with stumping, heightened with white chalk on blue laid paper, partially incised for transfer
Dimensions
3155 × 5375 px
Public Domain
Yes
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