Artwork
The Entombment
The Entombment is a print by the Renaissance artist Andrea Mantegna. It dates from 1468 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Entombment is a painting by Andrea Mantegna, created around 1468. It is now held in the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the burial of Christ, showing a group of figures gathered around his body in a rocky landscape. The scene conveys a somber mood, with some figures displaying grief and others appearing more stoic.
Technique & Style
Mantegna employed a lowered horizon to emphasize the monumentality of the figures. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, while the sharply defined figures and landscapes have a sculptural quality.
Context
The painting reflects Mantegna's interest in perspective and Roman archaeology, as well as his training with Jacopo Bellini, his father-in-law.
Artist & collection
Artist
Andrea Mantegna (UK: , US: ; Italian: ; c. 1431 – September 13, 1506) was an Italian Renaissance painter, a student of Roman archaeology, and the son-in-law of Jacopo Bellini. Like other artists of the time, Mantegna…
