Deposition of Jesus in the tomb:
Bonnart, Nicolas
Category
Art / Prints
Date
Unknown
Materials
Ink on paper engraving.
Measurements
440 x 580 mm
Collection
Saltram, Devon
NT 873018.2.51
Summary
(Folio 24) Deposition of Jesus in the tomb: The body of Christ is carried to the tomb by Joseph of Arithmathea, Nicodemus and a third disciple. John supports Mary.
Provenance
At Saltram by 1771 and thence by descent to Montagu Brownlow Parker (1878-1962), 5th Earl of Morley and given to NT as part of the Endowment following transfer in 1957.
Marks and inscriptions
Bottom centre and bottom right: on print bottom centre, Titian, pinx, bottom right N. Bonnart, ex C.P.R. rue St. Laeques A l'Aigle
Makers and roles
Bonnart, Nicolas, engraver (printmaker) after Titian (Pieve di Cadore 1488/90 - Venice 1576), creator