Artwork
The Entombment
The Entombment is a print by Angelo Falconi. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Entombment is a 1650 print by Angelo Falconi, reproducing a composition originally created by Parmigianino.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a mourning scene, with figures gathered around a loosely wrapped body on a cloth. A robed figure stands apart with clasped hands, while others touch the body, conveying tension and emotion.
Technique & Style
Falconi employed strong chiaroscuro, using contrasts between light and dark to create drama. Rough lines and deep shadows add to the emotional intensity of the scene.
Artist & collection
Artist
Angelo Falconi left Rome’s print shops smelling of ink and turpentine, where he turned biblical scenes into something you could hang on a tavern wall.
