Artwork
The Entombment
The Entombment is an ink print by the Baroque artist Rembrandt. It dates from 1654 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Entombment is a print created by Rembrandt van Rijn around 1654, combining etching, drypoint, and burin techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts a group of people laying a body to rest in a tomb, drawing on a biblical theme that is relatively uncommon in Rembrandt's etched works.
Technique & Style
Rembrandt employed strong lines and deep shadows to convey a sense of drama, showcasing his skillful use of light and shadow.
Artist & collection
Artist
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (15 July 1606 – 4 October 1669), known mononymously as Rembrandt, was a Dutch Golden Age painter, printmaker, and draughtsman.
The Entombment
The Entombment
The Adoration of the Shepherds: with the Lamp
The Adoration of the Shepherds (L'adoration des bergers)
The Circumcision: Small Plate
The Angel Departing from the Family of Tobias
Adoration of the Shepherds
The Presentation in the Temple: Oblong Print
The Presentation in the Temple in the Dark Manner
Jacob's Ladder
The Entombment
The Descent from the Cross by Torchlight