Peter and John run to the tomb of Christ. Mezzotint by V. Green, 1784, after B. West.

  • West, Benjamin, 1738-1820.
Date:
4 June 1784
Reference:
23299i
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Description

Bible. N.T. John 20.2-10. In the narrative, Mary Magdalene has just called them as witnesses to Christ's resurrection. The story tells us that John outran Peter (for Peter was old)

Publication/Creation

London (No. 29, Newman Street, Oxford Street) : V. Green, 4 June 1784.

Physical description

1 print : mezzotint ; platemark 46.4 x 23.9 cm

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Lettering

Peter and John 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 mezzontinters: Valentine Green, London 1902, no. 234, p. 154

Reference

Wellcome Collection 23299i

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