
- The Deposition
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The Deposition
- Object:
Panel
- Place of origin:
England (made)
- Date:
15th century (made)
- Artist/Maker:
Unknown
- Materials and Techniques:
Carved and painted alabaster
- Credit Line:
Given by Dr W. L. Hildburgh FSA
- Museum number:
A.15-1946
- Gallery location:
In Storage
The dead body of Christ, is lowered from the cross by Joseph of Arimathaea, while the small figure of Nicodemus removed the nail from Christ's feet. The top of the panel is missing but the figure standing beside the Virgin was probably that of St John the Evangelist.