Crucifixion
Maker
After
(artist)
1594-1665
(printmaker)
active 1833-1862 (Life dates)
(publisher)
(artist)
1594-1665
(printmaker)
active 1833-1862 (Life dates)
(publisher)
Title
Crucifixion
Date of Production
(c.) 1855
Medium
etching and engraving
printed in black
printed in black
Dimensions
Height: 22.2 cm
Width: 28.8 cm
Width: 28.8 cm
Accession Number
G.1990.WL.6760
Mode of Acquisition
Witt Library, transfer, 1990
Credit
The Courtauld, London (Samuel Courtauld Trust)
Copyright
Work in the public domain
Location
Not currently on display
Keywords
Provenance
Information not yet known or updated
Literature
Prints (Re)presenting Poussin
Fig. p. cat. 65
Fig. p. cat. 65
Inscriptions
Inscription: Jean XIX,-30. Johannis XIX,-30. / "It is finished: and He bowed his head, and gave up the ghost." / John XIX,-30. / Fisher, Son & Co. London & Paris. //
Inscription: Painted by N. Poussin. //
Inscription: Engraved by W. H. Egleton. / Proof //
Inscription: Bought by Harman / Zetland Sale / Christies / 27 April, 1934 / T.O. /
Stamp: WITT / LIBRARY //
Label: N. POUSSIN / 121 THE CRUCIFIXION / A fine composition of great extent and variety, showing / our Saviour crucified on the Cross in the centre, and the / two thieves one on either side: a crowd of figures, includ- / ing the Virgin and the Magdalen, a soldier mounted on a / spirited horse, and in front four soldiers gambling / 59 in. by 87 in. / Painted in 1646 for the President de Thou, from whom / it passed to the possession of M. Stella / In the Collection of Sir Lawrence Dundas, Bart., 1794 / Engraved by Audran / See Smith's "Catalogue Raisonne," Vol. VIII, No. 118 //
Inscription: Painted by N. Poussin. //
Inscription: Engraved by W. H. Egleton. / Proof //
Inscription: Bought by Harman / Zetland Sale / Christies / 27 April, 1934 / T.O. /
Stamp: WITT / LIBRARY //
Label: N. POUSSIN / 121 THE CRUCIFIXION / A fine composition of great extent and variety, showing / our Saviour crucified on the Cross in the centre, and the / two thieves one on either side: a crowd of figures, includ- / ing the Virgin and the Magdalen, a soldier mounted on a / spirited horse, and in front four soldiers gambling / 59 in. by 87 in. / Painted in 1646 for the President de Thou, from whom / it passed to the possession of M. Stella / In the Collection of Sir Lawrence Dundas, Bart., 1794 / Engraved by Audran / See Smith's "Catalogue Raisonne," Vol. VIII, No. 118 //
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