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Charpentier, François-Philippe

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This is a drawing of a crucifixion scene with multiple figures involved. The image shows a lifeless body being lowered from a large wooden cross by a group of individuals. The figures are clothed in flowing garments, conveying a moment of mourning and solemnity. There is a ladder leaning against the cross with individuals positioned on and around it. On the ground, a skull and bones are visible. The background includes a cloudy sky and an additional pair of crosses. The drawing evokes a sense of drama and emotion through its use of shading and composition.

Descent from the Cross

Charpentier, François-Philippe

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