Burial of Christ
Artist
Timothy Cole
(American, 1852-1931)
Attribution
Titian
(Italian, ca. 1488-1576)
CultureAmerican
Date1889
MediumWood engraving
DimensionsOverall: 4 1/8 x 7 5/16 in. (10.5 x 18.5 cm)
Overall, Mat: 14 1/4 x 19 1/4 in. (36.2 x 48.9 cm)
Overall, Mat: 14 1/4 x 19 1/4 in. (36.2 x 48.9 cm)
InscribedSigned on block lower left: "T. Cole Paris Jan. 1889" and in pencil lower right: "Timothy Cole" in margin. Title in margin lower left. In lower margin, centered: "This impression, taken by hand on Japan paper, is one of one hundred and twenty-five copies printed by me from the original blocks and plates in the year 1892. Professional Proof-printer for Woodengravers." (Not signed by the printer.) "Last one" in pencil lower right of mount.
Credit LineGift of Mr. Alphaeus P. Cole
Object number58.31.55
Not on view
DescriptionWood engraving; edges mussed and somewhat chewed. The apostles are shown carrying the deceased body of Christ.Exhibition History"Timothy Cole, Lord Engraver", Norfolk Museum, October 5-26, 1958; Memorial Exhibition, Brooklyn Museum, October-November 1951. Published References#165a in Memorial Exhibition Catalog, Brooklyn Museum, Oct. 11-Nov. 10, 1931.
