Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Print made by Luigi Schiavonetti, 1765–1810, Italian

after William Blake, 1757–1827, British

Text by Robert Blair, 1699–1746, British

Published by Rudolf Ackermann, 1764–1834, British
Title:
The Soul Exploring the Recesses of the Grave
Date:
1808, published 1813
Materials & Techniques:
Etching on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 15 × 11 3/8 inches (38.1 × 28.9 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettrered below image, lower center: "The Soul exploring the recesses of the Grave. | London, Published March 1st. 1813, by R. Ackermann 101 Strand"; lower left: "Drawn by W. Blake"; lower right: "Etched by L.Schiavonetti"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1974.8.11
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
shorts | mountains | cave | watching | curiosity | soul | grave | death | religious and mythological subject | archway | flames | woman | man | moon | youth | gown | exploring
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:23419