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Christ descending into the Grave

1808 and 1813

Luigi Schiavonetti after William Blake

Associated Names

Luigi Schiavonetti

Artist, Italian, 1765 - 1810

William Blake

Artist After, British, 1757 - 1827

The image depicts a person standing or walking. The full body is visible with arms slightly extended and facing forward. The facial features are indistinct, and the hair blends into the background. The person is wearing a long robe or gown. There are no visible jewelry or handheld objects. The background is textured and dark, creating an atmosphere of depth and obscurity.

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Artwork overview

Medium

steel-faced etched copper plate
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Accession Number

1943.3.1746

Artwork history & notes

Markings

verso: mark of copperplate manufacturer Whittow & Son [31 Shoe Lane, Holborn London]

Wikidata ID

Q63570765

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