Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus Asking Pilate for the Body of Christ [?]

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Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus Asking Pilate for the Body of Christ [?]

Late 15th century

Follower of the Master of the Virgin among Virgins (Netherlandish (active Delft), active c. 1480–1500)

The subject depicted here is highly unusual, and must have been requested by the patron for personal, devotional reasons.

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Object Details

Title:

Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus Asking Pilate for the Body of Christ [?]

Date:

Late 15th century

Artist:

Follower of the Master of the Virgin among Virgins (Netherlandish (active Delft), active c. 1480–1500)

Medium:

Oil on panel

Dimensions:

30 5/16 x 15 5/8 inches (77 x 39.7 cm)

Classification:

Paintings

Credit Line:

John G. Johnson Collection, 1917

Accession Number:

Cat. 348

Geography:

Made in Netherlands, Europe

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