The Body of Christ in the Sepulchre (1654): Art, History and Details

The Body of Christ in the Sepulchre (1654) is in the Cleveland Museum of Art collection. The museum's creator attribution is Nicolas de Platte-Montagne (French, 1631–1706); Philippe de Champaigne (French, 1602–1674).

The work and its context

The museum's open-access catalogue describes the work:

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.

Object facts

• Title: The Body of Christ in the Sepulchre
• Date: 1654
• Creator attribution: Nicolas de Platte-Montagne (French, 1631–1706); Philippe de Champaigne (French, 1602–1674)
• Culture: France
• Type: Print
• Technique: etching and engraving
• Dimensions: 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.)
• Collection: PR - Etching
• Department: Prints
• Accession number: 1997.177

Collection credit

John L. Severance Fund

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