William Blake, Christ descending into the Grave

Christ descending into the Grave, 1813

William Blake (1757 - 1827)

RA Collection: Art

Title
Christ descending into the Grave
Artist/designer
William Blake (1757 - 1827)
Engraved by
Luigi Schiavonetti (1765 - 1810)
Printed by
Thomas Bensley (1759 - 1835)
Published by
Rudolph Ackermann (1764 - 1834)
Date
1813
Object type
Plate
Place of Publication
London
Medium
Etching
Dimensions

277 mm x 202 mm

Collection
Royal Academy of Arts
Object number
17/2072
This image is from a book

The Grave, A Poem. By Robert Blair. Illustrated By Twelve Etchings Executed From Original Designs. To Which Is Added A Life Of The Author. - London:: 1813.

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