Robert Russell
, Irish, b.1960
Printmaker
Robert Russell
, Irish, b.1960
Title
After CaravaggioDate1998
MediumMezzotint and carborundum on hahnemulhe paper
Dimensions
Sheet: 50 x 58.5 cm
Plate: 38.5 x 48.5 cm
Credit LineCommissioned, National Gallery of Ireland, 1995
Object numberNGI.20891
DescriptionThis print was inspired by Caravaggio's painting 'The Taking of Christ', 1602: L.14702. It forms part of the series commissioned for the exhibition 'Art into Art' held in the National Gallery of Ireland, 20 May - 19 august 1998. The prints were created by members of Graphic Studio Dublin and invited artists and were inspired by artworks in the Gallery's permanent collection.