

The descent of Man into the Vale of Death
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
- View original
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