Physical description |
1 print : etching, with engraving ; image 20.6 x 25.8 cm |
Lettering note |
The lettering is hortative, impressing the desideratum of a decent burial as part of the duties of mankind |
Summary |
The scene in the background contrives to be an illustration of a dignified and appropriate funeral as part of the seven works of mercy |
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An elderly couple prays and mourns the deceased while two men bury the body. In the background monks of a brotherhood escort a coffin into a church |
Cite as |
Wellcome Library no. 44216i |
Lettering |
Alter tu dulcem demisit pectore vitam ... Gabriel Spilb. inv. Crisp. d. pas. exc. |
Author, etc. |
Spilberg, Gabriel, active 1590-1620.
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Passe, Crispijn van de, approximately 1565-1637.
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Topic-LCSH |
Death.
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Grief.
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Funeral rites and ceremonies.
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Genre/Technique |
Etchings.
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Engravings.
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Copy photo no. |
V 42316 |
System no. |
.b12020291
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Record no. |
44216i |
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