Deposizione della Croce; Deposition from the Cross, Marble relief adorns the walls of the Cathedral of Parma in Italy depicts the deposition of Jesus from the cross by the disciples. The relief showcases the disciples in morning to the left of the cross along with the Three Mary's and the personification of Ecclesia. On the right, Synagoga and the Roman soldiers stand. Above, two angels offer comfort to women.

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Identifier: spc-mss0088-s46-i0293

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