Frieze from the Tomb of Queen Helena of Adiabene near Jerusalem (Frise du tombeau de la reine Hélène d'Adiabène, près de Jérusalem)

James Tissot

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Caption

James Tissot (Nantes, France, 1836–1902, Chenecey–Buillon, France). Frieze from the Tomb of Queen Helena of Adiabene near Jerusalem (Frise du tombeau de la reine Hélène d'Adiabène, près de Jérusalem), 1886–1887 or 1889. Ink on paper mounted on board, Sheet: 4 1/2 x 9 3/16 in. (11.4 x 23.3 cm) Mount: 5 x 9 3/4 in. (12.7 x 24.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased by public subscription, 00.159.357.1. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Title

Frieze from the Tomb of Queen Helena of Adiabene near Jerusalem (Frise du tombeau de la reine Hélène d'Adiabène, près de Jérusalem)

Date

1886–1887 or 1889

Medium

Ink on paper mounted on board

Classification

Drawing

Dimensions

Sheet: 4 1/2 x 9 3/16 in. (11.4 x 23.3 cm) Mount: 5 x 9 3/4 in. (12.7 x 24.8 cm)

Signatures

Lower right, monogram: "JTJ"

Inscriptions

Verso on mount: "Frise du tombeau de la reine Helene d'Adiabène / près de Jerusalem Passion--page (with strikethrough) / predication page 163."

Credit Line

Purchased by public subscription

Accession Number

00.159.357.1

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