A group of figures gathers beneath the cross, their faces contorted in grief and concentration as they lower the lifeless body of Jesus Christ from the wooden beams. At the center, Christ’s pale body, marked by wounds, is supported by a white shroud held taut by two men on ladders, one gripping the cloth above Christ’s head and another bracing his weight under the arms. To the left, a bearded man in a red garment steadies the shroud while standing on a ladder, his muscular arms straining as he assists in the descent.

On the right, another man in a headscarf leans forward from the ladder, his face shadowed, as he helps guide Christ’s body downward. Below, a kneeling woman in a dark dress reaches up, her hands gently supporting Christ’s legs and her gaze fixed in anguish on his face. Beside her, a figure in blue bends over, arms extended to receive the body, while two women in the background clasp each other in sorrow, one pressing her hand to her cheek.

A vessel and cloth lie at the feet of the mourners, suggesting preparations for burial, while the rocky ground and distant sky create a somber, dramatic setting. Strong contrasts of light and shadow heighten the emotional intensity, with the figures illuminated against a dark, turbulent sky, and the folds of drapery rendered in sweeping, energetic brushstrokes. The composition forms a diagonal movement from the cross down to the kneeling woman, guiding the viewer’s gaze through the intertwined gestures and flowing fabrics.

Rich, saturated colors—deep reds, blues, and earth tones—are balanced by the stark white of the shroud, which draws attention to Christ’s body at the center. Paint is applied with visible, expressive strokes, especially in the drapery and hair, giving the scene a sense of immediacy and physical presence.