Christ descending into the Grave
Schiavonetti, Luigi · Italian
1808 and 1813
- Medium
- steel-faced etched copper plate
- Classification
- Technical Material
- Period
- 1801 to 1825
- Image size
- 7379 × 10074px
Description
The image depicts a person standing or walking. The full body is visible with arms slightly extended and facing forward. The facial features are indistinct, and the hair blends into the background. The person is wearing a long robe or gown. There are no visible jewelry or handheld objects. The background is textured and dark, creating an atmosphere of depth and obscurity.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).