Eric Gill, R.E. 1882-1940.

Jesus Dies Upon the Cross. 1917. Woodcut. Physick 104. 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 (sheet 3 5/16 x 2 3/4). Originally published in 'The Way of the Cross,' after the artist's 'Stations of the Cross' in Wesminster Cathedral. As published in Engravings by Eric Gill Douglas Cleverdon, Birmingham, England, 1929. Printed on cream wove paper. Letterpress verso: BEHOLD, O KIND AND MOST sweet Jesus, I cast myself on my knees in Thy sight, and with the most fervent desire of my soul, I pray and beseech Thee that Thou wouldst impress upon my heart lively sentiments of faith, hope & charity, with true repentance for my sins, & a firm desire for amendment, while with deep affection and frienf of soul I ponder within myself and mentally contemplate Thy five most precious wounds, having before my eyes that which David spake in prophecy: 'They pierced My hands and My fee; they have numbered all My bones.' Say also five times the Our Father and Hail Mary, for the Pope and for the Church.' Unsigned. $400.

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