The four holy women lament over the dead Christ. Mezzotint by W. Say, 1824, after Annibale Carracci, 1597.
- Carracci, Annibale, 1560-1609.
- Date:
- 1 March 1824
- Reference:
- 24612i
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Description
The four women are Mary Magdalene, Mary (mother of James the less and Joses), Salome, ("who ..., when he was in Galilee, followed him and ministered to him" (Mark 16.41)) and the Virgin
Publication/Creation
London (9 Soho Square) ; London (9 Mortimer Street, Cavendish Square) : W.B. Cooke : The engraver, 1 March 1824.
Physical description
1 print : mezzotint ; platemark 31 x 35.7 cm
Lettering
The three Maries. From the original picture in the possession of the earl of Carlisle. To whom this plate is respectfully dedicated by his lordships obed.t hum.ble servant Will.m Say ...
Lettering continues: "Painted by Annibal Carracci. Engraved by W. Say. Engraver to HRH the Duke of Gloucester"
References note
D. DeGrazia Bohlin, Prints and related drawings by the Carracci family, London, 1979, p. 338
Reference
Wellcome Collection 24612i
Reproduction note
For Annibale Carracci's original engraving see record number 23222i. Known as the 'Christ of Caprarole'
Type/Technique
Languages
Subjects
- Christianity
- Death
- Mothers and sons
- Women in Christianity
- Gesture
- Grief
- Mourning customs
- Crying
- Five Sacred Wounds
- Carlisle, Frederick Howard, Earl of, 1748-1825Art collections.
- Mary, Blessed Virgin, Saint.
- Jesus ChristCrucifixion.
- Jesus ChristPassionRole of Romans.
- Mary Magdalene, Saint.
- Salome, Saint.
- Jesus ChristDeath and burial.
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