Art related to John 19:38
(And after this Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave him leave. He came therefore, and took the body of Jesus.)
click for a larger version Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn: The Descent from the Cross
· oil on panel - c. 1632 - 1633

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click for a larger version Peter Paul Rubens: Deposition - central panel
· oil on panel - 1612 - 14

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