Angel Holding the Body of Christ was a work of art created by Greek painter Nikolaos Kallergis.

The theme Angel holding the body of Christ has been reproduced by countless Greek, Italian and Flemish painters.

Notable versions were completed by Flemish artists Bartholomeus Spranger and Jacob de Backer.

Hendrick Goltzius was a notable Dutch engraver that adopted a version of Spranger's work.

Venetian engraver Giuseppe Scolari also printed his own version of the theme.

Flemish engravings and paintings heavily influenced artists of the Heptanese school.

The Heptanese school continued to evolve since its inception during the middle part of the 17 century.

The style adopted by Kallergis became an integral part of the artistic advancement of the period.

The work of art features a superlative decorative motif reminiscent of the Rococo style.

The pale dead martyr's body rests in the arms of the sullen angel.

[6] The Heptanese school featured musculature and advanced anatomical interpretation in art.