Descent from the Cross

South Netherlandish

16th century

Not on view

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Title: Descent from the Cross
Date: 16th century
Geography: Made in Brussels
Culture: South Netherlandish
Medium: Wood, painted and gilded
Dimensions: Overall (closed): 19 1/8 x 16 1/2 x 4 3/4 in. (48.6 x 41.9 x 12.1 cm)
Classification: Sculpture-Wood
Credit Line: Gift of Alfred Roelker, 1895
Object Number: 95.4
Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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