Deposition of Christ from the Cross, French School 19th century
Ae circular spindle; 73.1 mm; yellowish patina.
Scene of the Deposition taken from a plaque (type) by Pietro delle Campane, Padua, 15th century.
DESCENTE DE CROIX Two men lower Christ from the cross. On the left we can recognize Mary Magdalene and the Virgin Mary, together with another pious woman; on the right, a male figure (Nicodemus); at the top left, another male figure. In the background a dome and a tower. In the exergue symbols of the passion.