Artwork
The Entombment
The Entombment is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Andrea Andreani. It dates from 1585 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
This print shows Christ’s body being lowered into a tomb. Dark shadows frame a pale Jesus. His followers kneel close, faces lit by a single light source.
Chiaroscuro woodcuts use sharp contrast to fake depth. Andrea Andreani carved this in 1585. The effect feels almost like sculpture.
Look for more chiaroscuro prints by Andreani at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
Overview
The Entombment is a chiaroscuro woodcut created by Andrea Andreani in 1585.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts the scene of Christ's entombment, with his pale body being lowered into a tomb surrounded by followers. A single light source illuminates their faces, while dark shadows frame the composition.
Technique & Style
The chiaroscuro technique used in this woodcut creates a strong contrast between light and dark, giving the impression of depth and a sculptural quality.
History & Provenance
The Entombment was carved by Andrea Andreani in 1585. Additional examples of Andreani's chiaroscuro prints can be found at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
Artist & collection
![The Triumph of Julius Caesar [no.9 plus 2 columns], by Andrea Andreani](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/andrea-andreani--the-triumph-of-julius-caesar-no-9-plus-2-columns--26f4d2249baf2916-w320.webp)
The Triumph of Julius Caesar [no.9 plus 2 columns]
Allegory on Death
Madonna and Child
Eve![The Triumph of Julius Caesar [no.3 and 4 plus 2 columns], by Andrea Andreani](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/andrea-andreani--the-triumph-of-julius-caesar-no-3-and-4-plus-2-columns--58c944449efc96df-w320.webp)
The Triumph of Julius Caesar [no.3 and 4 plus 2 columns]![The Triumph of Julius Caesar [no.1 and 2 plus 2 columns], by Andrea Andreani](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/andrea-andreani--the-triumph-of-julius-caesar-no-1-and-2-plus-2-columns--72fc49376c9f9633-w320.webp)
The Triumph of Julius Caesar [no.1 and 2 plus 2 columns]![The Triumph of Julius Caesar [no.7 and 8 plus 2 columns], by Andrea Andreani](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/andrea-andreani--the-triumph-of-julius-caesar-no-7-and-8-plus-2-columns--75ccf1616a5609e2-w320.webp)
The Triumph of Julius Caesar [no.7 and 8 plus 2 columns]![The Triumph of Julius Caesar [no.5 and 6 plus 2 columns], by Andrea Andreani](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/andrea-andreani--the-triumph-of-julius-caesar-no-5-and-6-plus-2-columns--89574bdb08c8732e-w320.webp)
The Triumph of Julius Caesar [no.5 and 6 plus 2 columns]
