Artwork Description

Title: The Deposition of Christ
Artist: Northern European Provincial School
Date: 19th Century
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 49.5 x 63.5 cm
Condition Report: Craquelure, stretcher marks, tear on the left-center side of the canvas, darkened pigments due to age, frame damage.
Provenance: Private Collection, UK

Description:
This evocative 19th-century oil painting captures the solemn moment of The Deposition of Christ, a powerful religious scene depicting the removal of Christ’s body from the cross. The composition follows the traditional iconography of the event, with mourners gathered in sorrow. The figures, rendered in a Northern European Provincial style, exhibit expressive gestures and dramatic chiaroscuro, emphasizing the emotional gravity of the scene. The rich but darkened palette, combined with the visible texture of aged paint, adds to the painting’s historical depth.