The Virgin Contemplating the Dead Christ (National Gallery) - Rembrandt
Date :
1635
Type of image :
Peinture sur bois
Dimensions (HxL cm) :
31,9x26,7 cm
Storage Location :
NG 43 (salle 16)
Description
Marie, mater dolorosa, slumps, supported by four figures. She has just let go of Christ's head with her hands, which falls back onto her left hip. To the left of the composition, Mary Magdalene embraces Christ's feet. The two thieves are still clinging to their crosses.
History :
2. Gift of Sir George Beaumont to the National Gallery, 1823/8. Dated ca. 1635 on the museum's website.
Indexed items :
Textual Sources :
Technical Data
Notice #000904
Past ID :
A0223
Image editing :
Image web