Who painted Entombment of Christ?

Entombment of Christ was painted by Albrecht Altdorfer in 1518.

Where can I see Entombment of Christ?

Entombment of Christ is held by Kunsthistorisches Museum.

What movement is Entombment of Christ?

Entombment of Christ is associated with Northern Renaissance.

Artwork

Entombment of Christ

Albrecht Altdorfer , 1518

Entombment of Christ is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Albrecht Altdorfer. It dates from 1518 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.

About this work

Overview

Entombment of Christ is a 1518 oil painting by Albrecht Altdorfer, a prominent German Renaissance artist and architect from Regensburg. The work exemplifies the Northern Renaissance style.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts the biblical scene of Christ’s entombment, a pivotal moment in Christian iconography. Figures in robes gather around the deceased Christ, conveying sorrow through their expressions and gestures.

Technique & Style

Characteristic of Altdorfer’s Danube School affiliation, the scene is set against a expressive landscape visible through a cave opening, contrasting the dark, muted tones of the foreground with a somber, cloudy sky.

History & Provenance

Created in 1518, the painting is now part of the Kunsthistorisches Museum’s collection. Altdorfer’s dual contribution to the Northern Renaissance through both painting and detailed engravings (associated with the Nuremberg Little Masters) underscores his versatility.

Artist & collection

Artist

Albrecht Altdorfer

Albrecht Altdorfer (c. 1480 – 12 February 1538) was a German painter, engraver and architect of the Renaissance working in Regensburg. Along with Lucas Cranach the Elder and Wolf Huber he is regarded to be the main…