Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Eric Gill, 1882–1940, British
Title:
The Mystery of the Faith
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Wood-engraving on moderately thick, smooth, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 4 9/16 x 3 1/8 inches (11.6 x 8 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered, starting lower left and following border of entire image: "THIS IS THE CHALICE OF MY BLOOD OF THE NEW ETERNAL TESTSMENT THE MYSTERY OF FAITH WHICH SHALL BE SHED FOR YOU & FOR MANY UNTO THE REMISSION OF SINS"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Judith and Norman A. Zlotsky, Yale BS 1953
Copyright Status:
Copyright Undetermined
Accession Number:
B2000.1.5
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
dove | sun | crucifixion | halo | New Testament | religious and mythological subject | crucifix | chalice | cross (motif) | stigmata | bleeding | blood
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:45825