A pilgrim and other people kneel before an altar as a Camaldolese monk opens a reliquary to show them a skull and a rope. Mezzotint by W. Giller after W. Simson.
- Simson, William, 1800-1847.
- Date:
- 1838
- Reference:
- 2823144i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
A later state has lettering "A Camaldolese monk shewing the relics in the sacristy of his convent at Rome"
Publication/Creation
[London?] : Art Union, 1838.
Physical description
1 print : mezzotint, with etching, en chine ; platemark 53.2 x 40.7 cm
Lettering
Art Union 1838. Wm. Simson R.S.A. Wm. Giller
Edition
[State before subject lettering].
Reference
Wellcome Collection 2823144i
Type/Technique
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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores