Artwork

The Entombment

The Entombment, by Albrecht Dürer, ink, 1512
The Entombment, by Albrecht Dürer, ink, 1512

The Entombment is an ink print by the Northern Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. It dates from 1512 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

The Entombment is an engraving on laid paper created by Albrecht Dürer in 1512.

Subject & Meaning

The scene depicts the burial of Jesus Christ, surrounded by mourners, conveying a somber mood.

Technique & Style

The work showcases Dürer's expertise in engraving, characterized by precise lines and detailed shapes, a hallmark of his style at the time.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Albrecht Dürer

Artist

Albrecht Dürer

Albrecht Dürer spent his life in Nuremberg, a busy German city where artists traded prints like currency.

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