Artwork
The Entombment
The Entombment is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1696 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
About this work
Mary holds his crown of thorns, Mary Magdalene kisses his hand, and an older woman wrings her hands in grief.
You see a group of people lowering Jesus into a tomb. Mary holds his crown of thorns, Mary Magdalene kisses his hand, and an older woman wrings her hands in grief.
This painting is a copy of an earlier work, but the artist is unknown. The way light and shadow play across the figures makes the scene feel heavy with sorrow. The original, from 1705, hangs in Munich’s Alte Pinakothek.
To see how light shapes emotion, look up *chiaroscuro*.
Overview
The Entombment is a painting depicting the burial of Jesus Christ. It is a copy of an earlier work, created by an unknown artist.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows a group of mourners lowering Jesus into a tomb. Mary holds his crown of thorns, while Mary Magdalene kisses his hand, and an older woman expresses grief by wringing her hands.
Technique & Style
The use of chiaroscuro, a strong contrast between light and dark, creates a somber atmosphere, emphasizing the sorrow of the scene.
History & Provenance
The original painting, dated to 1705, is housed in Munich's Alte Pinakothek. The copy's creation date and provenance are unknown.
Artist & collection
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