The three holy women go to the tomb of Christ. Mezzotint by V. Green, 1784, after B. West.
- West, Benjamin, 1738-1820.
- Date:
- 4 June 1784
- Reference:
- 23281i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
Bible. N.T. Matthew 28.1; Mark 16.1-3; Luke 24.1. The Virgin is dressed in black. The other two Marys carry jars of embalming spice
Publication/Creation
London (29 Newman St., Oxford St.) : V. Green, 4 June 1784.
Physical description
1 print : mezzotint ; platemark 46.5 x 23.9 cm
Lettering
The three Marys going to the sepulchre. Painted for the great east window of St. George's chapel, Windsor. Painted by B. West, historical painter to his majesty. Engraved by V. Green, mezzotint engraver to his majesty, & to the Elector Palatine
References note
Alfred Whitman, British mezzotinters: Valentine Green, London 1902, no. 237, p. 155
Reference
Wellcome Collection 23281i
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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores