Deposition and Entombment of Christ, Master of the Middle Rhine ca. 1420
Master of the Middle Rhine ca. 1420
Deposition and Entombment of Christ
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Master of the Middle Rhine ca. 1420

Deposition and Entombment of Christ, ca. 1420


Dimensions
89.8 x 73.8 x 2.3 cm
Physical Description
Mixed technique on fir
Inventory Number
HM 4
Acquisition
On permanent loan from Historisches Museum Frankfurt am Main since 1922
Status
On display, 2nd upper level, Old Masters, room 18

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Work Data

Basic Information

Title
Deposition and Entombment of Christ
Painter
Altar
Crucifixion Altarpiece, so-called St. Peter’s Church Altarpiece
Period Produced
School
Object Type
Physical Description
Mixed technique on fir
Material
Technique

Property and Acquisition

Institution
Administration
Collection
Creditline
Städel Museum, Frankfurt am Main, Dauerleihgabe des Historischen Museums Frankfurt am Main
Picture Copyright
Public Domain
Acquisition
On permanent loan from Historisches Museum Frankfurt am Main since 1922

Work Content

Motifs and References

Genre
Main Motif
Persons Shown
Illustrated Passage
  • Bibel, Neues Testament, Matthäus 27,57-61
  • Bibel, Neues Testament, Markus 15,42-47
  • Bibel, Neues Testament, Lukas 23,50-55
  • Bibel, Neues Testament, Johannes 19,38-42

Iconclass

Primary
  • 73D71 descent from the cross: Christ is taken down from the cross, usually by Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathaea who are standing on the ladders (both arms of Christ detached)
  • 73D76 Christ's entombment (possibly by angels)
  • 73D7212 Christ's body supported

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01.06.2023