Print made by Luigi Schiavonetti, 1765–1810, Italianafter William Blake, 1757–1827, BritishText by Robert Blair, 1699–1746, BritishPublished by Cadell & Davies, 1773–1836, British
Title:
The Descent of Man into the Vale of Death
Date:
1808
Materials & Techniques:
Etching on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Binding: 16 inches (40.6 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered below image, lower left: "Drawn by W Blake"; lower right: "Etched by L Schiavonetti"; lower center: "The Valley of Death. | London. Published May 1st. 1808. by Cadell & Davies Strand"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1978.43.1448
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
valley (landform) | death | cave | stone | man | woman | child | crutch | cane | literary theme | religious and mythological subject | path | infant | crying | descending | injured | sick | The Grave (1743) by Robert Blair (1699-1746)