Artists like Rembrandt, Rubens, and Van de Weyden painted this Biblical scene: Christ's body is taken down from the cross. Joseph of Arimathea, a wealthy and respected man who was secretly a follower of Christ, obtained permission from Pilate to bury the body. Traditional representations in art show a ladder against the cross, with Joseph of Arimathea mounted on the ladder and lowering the body. The Virgin Mary receives the body and kisses the face. Mary Magdalene kisses the left hand, and John kisses the right. Nicodemus extracts the nails from the feet.
Semna van Ooy started to research how various painters throughout the ages have depicted the Biblical theme. Her publication 'The Deposition' summarizes her observations and drawings, next to the reproductions.
The exhibtion will open on march the 22nd at 17h.