Burial of Sarah

John Martin, 1789–1854, British1833

Details

Title: Burial of Sarah
Creator: John Martin, 1789–1854, British
Creator Lifespan: 1789/1854
Creator Nationality: British
Creator Gender: male
Date Created: 1833
Physical Dimensions: Mount: 3 7/8 x 5 13/16 inches (9.8 x 14.8 cm) Sheet: 3 3/8 x 5 7/16 inches (8.6 x 13.8 cm)
Subject Keywords: funeral, death, figures, cave, tomb, shrouds, candles, torches, praying, burial, kneeling, rocks (landforms), religious and mythological subject, Sarah's burial in the cave of Machpelah, mourning
External Link: See this work of art on the Yale Center for British Art website
Medium: Brown ink and brown wash on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper mounted on thick, smooth, cream card
Repository Name: Yale Center for British Art
Credit Line: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

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