Gallery›Wellcome Collection›Members of the Greek Orthodox congregation of the Holy Grave in Jerusalem waiting at Easter for a good position for the arrival of the Holy Light and Lighting. Etching after B. Picart, 1730.
Members of the Greek Orthodox congregation of the Holy Grave in Jerusalem waiting at Easter for a good position for the arrival of the Holy Light and Lighting. Etching after B. Picart, 1730.
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Members of the Greek Orthodox congregation of the Holy Grave in Jerusalem waiting at Easter for a good position for the arrival of the Holy Light and Lighting. Etching after B. Picart, 1730.

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Lettering: Maniere dont les grecs attendent la descente du Feu Sacré dans le St. Sepulcre.

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