The Descent from the Cross, Rubens

It is the central piece of a triptych that displays three moments in the life of Jesus. The composition prominently features Christ, presented on a white cloth in an oblique arrangement, illustrating the gradual descent from the top of the cross to the ground. Expertly painted are the individuals known to have been present at that crucial moment, including the Virgin Mary, Joseph of Arimathea, John the Evangelist, and Nicodemus.

It is considered a masterpiece of Flemish Baroque style, with harmoniously arranged figures, drama, and movement filling the canvas with detail. The lighting guides the viewer's gaze.