This sarcophagus was originally intended for Cardinal Wolsey, but presented by his present Majesty George 3rd to entomb the body of Horatio Viscount Nelson, situated...
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This sarcophagus was originally intended for Cardinal Wolsey, but presented by his present Majesty George 3rd to entomb the body of Horatio Viscount Nelson, situated in the vault under the dome of St Paul's Cathedral, London
The black marble sarcophagus, made by Benedetto da Rovezzano for Cardinal Wolsey, in which Nelson was buried in the crypt of St Paul's Cathedral, 9 January 1806.
H. Munn Sheers
Original size: 360 mm x 249 mm
- Image reference: PV5393
- National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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