Printing plate
copper plate
The Death of St Joseph
Object number
LDSAL2022.2.110
Artist/Designer/Maker
Warren, Ambrose William - Engraver
Smith, Herbert Luther - intermediary draughtsman
Smith, Herbert Luther - intermediary draughtsman
Production date
1800-1848
Material
copper
Technique
line engraving
Dimensions
height: 289mm
width: 380mm
width: 380mm
Location
Burlington House - RUB O
Content description
Printing plate with the death of St Joseph
Inscriptions
Inscription content
The Death of St. Joseph.
Inscription content
From the original Picture by M.A. da Caravagio
in the Chapel at Calehill
in the Chapel at Calehill
Inscription content
Drawn by Herbert L. Smith / Engraved by Ambrose W. Warren
References
Reference (controlled)
Betti, Chiara. “Lost Treasures Resurface: The Untold Story of the Society of Antiquaries’ Printing Plates.” The Antiquaries Journal 104 (2024): 304–42. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0003581524000179.
Printing plate with the death of St Joseph
This plate is listed in a handlist of the woodblocks and copper plates commissioned by Thomas Streatfeild found in one drawer at the Society of Antiquaries. In the list, the plate is described as "The Death of St Joseph, large".
The printing plates and woodblocks commissioned by Streatfeild for his "History of Kent" were donated by Mrs Streatfeild (possibly daughter-in-law) to the Society in 1890 (see Proceedings, May 1st, 1890, p. 149).
Calehill House in Kent, where the original painting was supposed to be, was demolished in 1952.
The printing plates and woodblocks commissioned by Streatfeild for his "History of Kent" were donated by Mrs Streatfeild (possibly daughter-in-law) to the Society in 1890 (see Proceedings, May 1st, 1890, p. 149).
Calehill House in Kent, where the original painting was supposed to be, was demolished in 1952.