The Resurrection of Christ
DateFebruary 21, 1753
Designer
Richard Dalton
Engraver
Charles Grignion
Engraver
Francois Vivares
(1707 - 1780)
After work by
Raphael Urbin
OriginEngland
MediumLine engraving and etching on laid paper
DimensionsOverall: 19 × 30 3/4in. (48.3 × 78.1cm)
Other (Plate): 17 × 29 1/2in. (43.2 × 74.9cm)
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1970-181
DescriptionLower margin reads: "Raphael Urbin inv.t R. Dalton delin/R. Dalton, F. Vivares & C. Grignion Sculp.nt/The Resurrection of Christ./Published according to Act of Parliament Feby ye 21.st 1753."The print depicts Christ emerges from his tomb that had been guarded by various soldiers.
Label TextIn this print, Christ is depicted as emerging from his tomb that had been guarded by a collection of soldiers. The print was designed by Richard Dalton, a British engraver, who spent time in Italy to created a twelve print series after Raphael’s tapestries that were made for the Sistine Chapel.
ca. 1740
possibly ca. 1820
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ca. 1835