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The Body of Christ in the Sepulchre

1654
(French, 1631–1706)
(French, 1602–1674)
France, 17th century
etching and engraving
Support: Medium weight antique paper
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
State: I/II
Location: not on view
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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.
The Body of Christ in the Sepulchre

The Body of Christ in the Sepulchre

1654

Nicolas de Platte-Montagne, Philippe de Champaigne

(French, 1631–1706), (French, 1602–1674)
France, 17th century

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