Christmas Stories in World Famous Paintings · Part 2 · Taking Down the Cross

Author: Huang Li
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Publish Date: 2004-11-01
Features: The moment Jesus was taken down from the cross is a heavy and somber one. Time seems to freeze in this instant, yet it also heralds a new beginning. For Christians, this signifies that the Savior—Jesus—is with us, having experienced true death, which enables Him to save humanity; and His resurrection after death is a declaration that the kingdom of God will ultimately prevail.