{"product_id":"the-descent-from-the-cross-albrecht-altdorfer","title":"The Descent from the Cross - Albrecht Altdorfer","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut by Albrecht Altdorfer, 'The Descent from the Cross', depicts the removal of Christ's body from the cross. The print is characterised by its intricate linework and dramatic presentation of a key moment in Christian theology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlbrecht Altdorfer (c. 1480-1538) was a German painter, engraver, and architect of the Renaissance. He is considered one of the main artists of the Danube school, which favored expressive colourism and imaginative landscapes. Altdorfer worked primarily in Regensburg, Bavaria, and is known for his religious scenes, portraits, and above all, his innovative landscape paintings. He was also involved in the civic life of Regensburg, serving on the city council. His style blends late Gothic elements with emerging Renaissance ideals. 'The Descent from the Cross' depicts the removal of Christ's body from the cross after the crucifixion. The composition is dynamic, with figures arranged around a ladder and the cross itself. The scene is rendered in a detailed, linear style typical of woodcuts. The figures show a range of emotions, from sorrow to focused effort. In the background, a crowd of onlookers and a distant landscape add depth to the composition. The print is characterised by its intricate linework and dramatic presentation of a key moment in Christian theology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pieta-arnold-bocklin\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePietà - Arnold Böcklin — Arnold Böcklin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Albrecht Altdorfer","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57735769358671,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57735926251855,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57735926284623,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57735926317391,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57735926350159,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Descent-from-the-Cross_Poster_CompositorV1_1779155766024.jpg?v=1779212070","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/the-descent-from-the-cross-albrecht-altdorfer","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}