Artwork
The Entombment
The Entombment is an unspecified painting by the Byzantine icon painting artist Master of San Martino alla Palma. It dates from 1320 and is held in the collection of the Ashmolean Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Entombment is a painting created by the Master of San Martino alla Palma in 1320. It is a representative work of early 14th-century Tuscan painting, held in the Ashmolean Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a somber scene of mourning, with figures gathered around a body laid out on a table. The central figure is wrapped in white, while others wear robes in various colors, some with halos, conveying a sense of grief and reverence.
Technique & Style
The work reflects Byzantine iconographic traditions and characteristic Tuscan stylistic elements, including a simple background and a focus on the figures' emotional state. The use of color and composition creates a contemplative atmosphere.
History & Provenance
The Entombment was painted by a Florentine artist associated with Bernardo Daddi, indicating a connection to the artistic circles of Florence during the early 14th century.
Artist & collection
Artist
Master of San Martino alla Palma
The Master of San Martino alla Palma (formerly called the Amico di Daddi) was a Florentine painter active during the first third of the fourteenth century.
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