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The descent of Man into the Vale of Death

Luigi Schiavonetti after William Blake

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of an engraved metal plate. The plate contains a depiction of several figures in a scene with a natural setting. The image shows a gathering with an arch or structure in the background. The figures are interacting with each other and the environment, which includes trees and rocky terrain. The details suggest traditional engraving techniques were used to create the image.

Artwork Details

Date
1808 and 1813
Medium
steel-plated etched copper plate
Dimensions
5438 × 8862 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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