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Deposition From the Cross
Charles de Sousy Ricketts, 1866–1931
© The artist's estate
This work presents a view down a ravine between rocky cliffs. In the foreground, the dead Christ is supported by three figures in blue cloaks, accompanied by a standing figure draped in red and a kneeling figure behind in yellow. A grey cliff bears two crosses on top, visible against the sky which is grey and cloudy , with red and yellow sunset light near the horizon.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Deposition From the Cross, 1866–1931
Date supported
1918
Medium and material
Oil
Dimensions
71 x 57 cm
Gifted by
Sir Marcus Samuel
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