The Body of Jesus is Taken Down from the Cross

Eric Gill, 1882 - 1940

The Body of Jesus is Taken Down from the Cross

Eric Gill 1882 - 1940

Summary

Jesus is taken down from the cross by two men with halos. Woman with halo stands on right and prays. 1928.146 - 1928.152 (stations VIII to XIV) share a mount, as do 1928.139 - 1928.145 (stations I to VII)

Object Name

The Body of Jesus is Taken Down from the Cross

Creators Name

Date Created

1917 (circa)

Dimensions

support: 11cm x 10.7cm
mount (shared): 38cm x 53.2cm

accession number

1928.151

Collection Group

fine art
on paper, unique
British

Place of creation

England

Support

paper

Medium

ink
gouache
pencil
watercolour

Credit

Gift of Mrs and Miss Rutherston, 1928

Legal

© Manchester Art Gallery

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