Artwork
The Entombment
The Entombment is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Adriaen van der Werff. It dates from 1720 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest.
About this work
Overview
The Entombment is a 1720 oil painting by Adriaen van der Werff, a Dutch artist known for his work in various genres. The painting is now part of the Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the somber scene of Jesus Christ's entombment, conveying a mood of reverence and mourning. The figures are arranged around Christ's body, with a kneeling man and three grieving women in attendance.
Technique & Style
Van der Werff employed chiaroscuro to create a dramatic contrast between light and dark, focusing attention on the central figures. The use of oil paint allowed for nuanced rendering of textures and emotions, characteristic of the Rococo style.
History & Provenance
Pieter van der Werff, the artist's brother, was his principal pupil and assistant, suggesting a familial and artistic collaboration. The painting is now held in the Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest.
Artist & collection
Artist
Adriaen van der Werff (21 January 1659 – 12 November 1722) was a Dutch painter of portraits and erotic, devotional and mythological scenes.
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