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The Body of Christ in the Sepulchre

The Body of Christ in the Sepulchre

1654
(French, 1631–1706)
(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 April 2024|publisher=Cleveland Museum of Art}}

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