Print made by Luigi Schiavonetti, 1765–1810, Italianafter William Blake, 1757–1827, BritishText by Robert Blair, 1699–1746, BritishPublished by Cadell & Davies, 1773–1836, British
Title:
Christ Descending into the Grave
Date:
1808
Materials & Techniques:
Etching on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Binding: 16 inches (40.6 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered below image, lower left: "Drawn by W.Blake"; lower right: "Etched by L.Schiavonetti"; lower center: "Christ descending into the Grave. | London, Published May 1st. 1808. by Cadell & Davis, Strand."
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1978.43.1447
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
Christ | descending | grave | religious and mythological subject | literary theme | flames | steps | barefoot | light | key | The Grave (1743) by Robert Blair (1699-1746)