Deposition From the Cross

Charles de Sousy Ricketts (1866 - 1931)

Tate Collection

1866 - 1931

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.

• Medium: oil
• Dimensions: 71 x 57 cm
• ArtFunded in: 1918
• Presented by Sir Marcus Samuel through The Art Fund

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