Christ is laid into a tomb by three men. Coloured etching.
- Date:
- 1856
- Reference:
- 23240i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
Bible. N.T. Matthew 27.57-60; Mark 15.46; Luke 23.53. John 19.38-42. The Virgin is the only woman present
Publication/Creation
Paris (rue St. Jacques 10) : A. Marcilly lib, 1856 (Paris : Chromo Lemercier)
Physical description
1 print : etching, with watercolour and gum arabic ; image 11.6 x 25.9 cm
Lettering
No. 2. Sujet religieux, Christ au tombeau ... d'un côté. En feuille ...
Contains full calendar for 1857
Some lettering indistinct
Reference
Wellcome Collection 23240i
Languages
Subjects
- Mourning customs
- Christianity
- Mothers and sons
- Women in Christianity
- Burial
- Death
- Tombs
- Nudity
- BloodReligious aspects
- Linen
- Grief
- Funeral rites and ceremonies
- Five Sacred Wounds
- Mary, Blessed Virgin, Saint.
- Jesus ChristPassionRole of Romans.
- Nicodemus (Biblical figure)
- Jesus ChristDeath and burial.
- Joseph, of Arimathea, Saint.
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores