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Collection Online as of December 19, 2025

The Body of Christ in the Sepulchre

1654

Nicolas de Platte-Montagne

(French, 1631–1706)

after Philippe de Champaigne

(French, 1602–1674)
France, 17th century
etching and engraving
Sheet: 34.1 x 58.9 cm (13 7/16 x 23 3/16 in.); Platemark: 33.5 x 58.6 cm (13 3/16 x 23 1/16 in.)
John L. Severance Fund 1997.177
Catalogue raisonné: Robert-Dumesnil 9, Le Blanc 4
Location: Not on view

Description

In addition to his activities as a portrait and history painter, Plattemontagne was one of the greatest printmakers in France during the 17th century. The Body of Christ in the Sepulchre is one of the artist's masterpieces. Here the combination of etching and engraving is particularly effective in creating dramatic effects of light, shade, and texture.
  • Prosper de Baudicour
    Prosper de Baudicour
  • From Rembrandt to Rauschenberg: Recently Acquired Prints. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (organizer) (September 17-November 26, 2000).
    Cleveland, Ohio: The Cleveland Museum of Art; September 17 - November 26, 2000. "From Rembrandt to Rauschenberg: Recently Acquired Prints."
  • {{cite web|title=The Body of Christ in the Sepulchre|url=false|author=Nicolas de Platte-Montagne, Philippe de Champaigne|year=1654|access-date=19 December 2025|publisher=Cleveland Museum of Art}}

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