Well-known versions include works by Duccio, Ioannis Apakas, and Nikolaos Kantounis.

[4][5] The Descent from the Cross is made of tempera paint, wood panel, and gold leaf.

Ioannis Apakas's Descent from the Cross features flattened surfaces in line with the maniera greca.

The figures exhibit a simplistic tone prevalent in the Cretan School but more refined than Byzantine art.

Stavraki takes Apaka's version one step further adding luxuriant patterns, brilliant colors, and lavish costumes.

The figure of Jesus suspended by a mere piece of cloth is sculpturesque, simple, and weighty.