Descent from the Cross; Alfred Stevens; 1817-1875; British; undated; Graphite on medium; moderately textured; cream wove paper; Sheet: 5 1/4 x 8 3/4 inches (13.3 x 22.2 cm); crucifixion; descent from the cross: Christ is taken down from the cross; usually by Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathaea who are standing on the ladders (both arms of Christ detached); disciples; drapery; figure study; genre subject; New Testament; religious and mythological subject