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. Chromo Lemercier.
Some lettering indistinct. Chromo Lemercier.
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
- Jesus Christ - Passion - Role of RomansPassionRole of Romans.
- Nicodemus
- Jesus Christ - BurialDeath and burial.
- Joseph, of Arimathea, Saint
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores