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
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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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