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Figurengruppe in Nahansicht gebracht, der Leichnam Christi als Dreiviertelfigur, der Kopf nach links auf die Brust gesenkt, der Körper vom Arm der Heiligen Maria umfangen, die zu ihm hochblickt. Im Hintergrund links Johannes Evangelist sowie Josef von Arimathäa, dahinter Kreuzbalken mit einer Aufschrift vor ornamental behandeltem Goldgrund. Die Stilistik weist in die Zeit des genannten Meisters, Komposition und Malweise bedacht ausgeführt. (10417584) (11)
Hugo van der Goes,
ca. 1420 - 1482, circle of
THE DEPOSITION FROM THE CROSS
Oil on oak panel. Parquetted.
82 x 55 cm.
Unframed.
Close-up view of a figural group with Christ's body in three-quarter length and Saint Mary embracing the body with one arm and looking up at him. Saint John the Evangelist and Joseph of Arimathea are in the background to the left. Stylistically the painting points to the period of van der Goes; the composition and manner of painting are thoughtfully executed.
This object has been individually compared to the information in the Art Loss Register data bank and is not registered there as stolen or missing.
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