Engelen dragen het lichaam van Christus (Engelenpietà), Bartholomeus Spranger, c. 1587
- 1587
- 34.0 x 27.0 cm
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The body of Christ, the so-called man of sorrows, carried by angels, is almost shown in front. The angel in the foreground holds a basket of torture tools (thorn crown, nails). On the left the three Marys are on their way to the grave, which they will then find empty.
About this artwork
- Title: Engelen dragen het lichaam van Christus (Engelenpietà), Bartholomeus Spranger, c. 1587
- Artist: bartholomeus spranger
- Year: 1587
- Original dimensions: 34.0 x 27.0 cm
- Copyright status: Public domain