Descent from the Cross
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Descent from the Cross

TitleDescent from the Cross
ArtistAdam Lenckhardt (German, 1610–1661)
Date1653 17th century
Mediumivory
ClassificationSculpture
OriginAustria Austria
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineDescent from the Cross, 1653. Adam Lenckhardt (German, 1610–1661). Ivory; overall: 44.8 x 16.5 x 12.1 cm (17 5/8 x 6 1/2 x 4 3/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, John L. Severance Fund, 1967.134
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Descent from the Cross” is a work by Adam Lenckhardt (German, 1610–1661), dated 1653. It is executed in ivory and classified as sculpture. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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