Burial of Sarah by John Martin (1833)

Sepia drawing of mourners holding torches around a shrouded body inside a glowing rocky cave.

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This sepia-toned drawing shows a cavernous rock interior lit by torches, where a group of mourners in robes gathers around a shrouded body laid on a bier. The softly modulated wash and ink lines create a dramatic contrast between the glowing central scene and the darkened stone walls. The work is a 1833 print by John Martin, held by Wikimedia Commons, and is titled Burial of Sarah.

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1833

Medium

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Wikimedia Commons

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Public domain