The Entombment of Christ, After Caravaggio, 1809 Etching, Engraving

Description

Note: An identical example can be seen in The British Museum, please see the photo gallery.

Item condition: Some imperfections … more Note: An identical example can be seen in The British Museum, please see the photo gallery.

Item condition: Some imperfections on the body of Christ and on the back of the man that is holding him. Small stains. Small chips on the frame. Age weathered surfaces. Condition is appropriate for age and use. See photos for complete assessment.

Title
Object: Le Christ porté au tombeau
Series: Series: Le Musée Français

Description
The entombment, after Caravaggio. 1809
Etching and engraving

Producer name
Print made by: Pierre Audouin
After: Michelangelo da Caravaggio
Intermediary draughtsman: Felice Giani

School/style
French
Italian

Production date
1809

Materials
paper

Technique
etching
engraving

Frame Dimensions
Height: 25.98 inches | 66 cm
Width: 19.88 inches | 50.5 cm

Inscription content: Lettered with production detail: 'Peint par Caravage - Dessiné par Gianni - Gravé par P.re Audouin, Membre de l'Académie Impériale de Vienne', and title.

Comments
Part of 'Le Musée Français', published from 1803 to 1809 (or 1810); the painting, executed c.1603 and now in the Pinacoteca Vaticana, spent a brief time in the French museum as part of the masterpieces confiscated by Napoleon after the treaty of Tolentino (1797).

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