El Descendimiento, National Museum of Fine Arts in Santiago, Chile

El Descendimiento, National Museum of Fine Arts in Santiago, Chile

El Descendimiento is a famous sculpture depicting the scene of Jesus Christ being taken off the cross. This statue is usually made of marble or other materials, vividly depicting the scene of Jesus' body being carefully removed from the cross by several people. Jesus' body showed pain and exhaustion, his head tilted forward, his eyes tightly closed, and his expression solemn. Other figures in the statue include the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus, Saint Joseph, and several other followers. Their expressions and postures expressed respect for the pain and sadness of Jesus.