A pen and ink with brown wash gestural drawing of Christ’s body being taken down from the Cross by his followers and Mary. The faceless figures create a pyramid form.
A pen and ink with brown wash gestural drawing of Christ’s body being taken down from the Cross by his followers and Mary. The faceless figures create a pyramid form.
A pen and ink with brown wash gestural drawing of Christ’s body being taken down from the Cross by his followers and Mary. The faceless figures create a pyramid form.
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Luca Cambiaso

Descent from the Cross

Maker

Luca Cambiaso (Italian, 1527-1585)

Title

Descent from the Cross

Year

ca. 1572-1575

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

ink, wash technique

Supports

Dimensions

41.9 x 28.7 cm (16 1/2 x 11 5/16 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Stamped with collector's mark of Sir Peter Lely (1618-1680; Lugt 2092)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Miss Ellen D. Sharpe

Object Number

50.298

Type

Provenance

. . . - possibly 1680 or 1694, Collection of Peter Lely, London, [1618-1680]. Lugt 2092.

… Collection of Sir Robert Witt, London, [1872-1952]. Lugt 2228b.

- 1950, Purchased by Francis Matthiesen, Matthiesen Gallery, London possibly from Sir Robert Witt.

1950, Purchased by Miss Ellen Sharpe, RI from Matthiesen Gallery on 07/13/1950 . Transaction invoice.

1950, Gift to the RISD Museum from Miss Ellen Sharpe on 11/07/1950.

Exhibition History

Italian Drawings from the Museum's Collection
Mar 17, 1961 – Apr 16, 1961
Italian Drawings of the 16th Century--18th Century, Recently Acquired
Oct 22, 1952 – Jan 06, 1953

Image use

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Public Domain This object is in the Public Domain and available under a CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0) Public Domain Dedication

Tombstone

Luca Cambiaso (Italian, 1527-1585)
Descent from the Cross, ca. 1572-1575
Pen and ink and brush and wash on oatmeal paper
41.9 x 28.7 cm (16 1/2 x 11 5/16 inches)
Gift of Miss Ellen D. Sharpe 50.298

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