1859
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Procession in the Sepulchre of Saint Medard(Procession dans les caveaux de St.Medard) is a 1859 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a crowded, dimly lit scene inside what looks like a church or chapel. A group of people in old-fashioned robes and hats stand close together, some holding candles or religious objects. One child in the front wears a simple dress and stands out against the adults. The background is dark and textured, with a few faint shapes like statues or arches. Notice the title at the bottom: it’s called *Procession in the Sepulchre of Saint Medard*. The artist used fine lines to show fabric folds and faces, making it feel almost like a sketch. If you like this style, check out etching to see how artists use ink and metal plates to create detailed prints.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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