The Entombment

Deutsche Grafik 1483–1490, c. 1490

The image shows a full body depiction of the burial of Jesus Christ. Jesus is being lowered into a tomb by several figures. He is lying in a slanted position with his head resting on the side of the tomb, eyes closed. He has a radiant halo, long, dark hair, and a body that displays wounds. A man in a long, yellow robe and a pointed hat is handling the fabric around Jesus. Four other figures surround them, each with distinct facial features. They are positioned closely, some with hands in a gesture of prayer or mourning. The backdrop features a green landscape and a blue sky with subtle horizontal streaks.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1483–1490
Date
c. 1490
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored woodcut
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a full body depiction of the burial of Jesus Christ. Jesus is being lowered into a tomb by several figures. He is lying in a slanted position with his head resting on the side of the tomb, eyes closed. He has a radiant halo, long, dark hair, and a body that displays wounds. A man in a long, yellow robe and a pointed hat is handling the fabric around Jesus. Four other figures surround them, each with distinct facial features. They are positioned closely, some with hands in a gesture of prayer or mourning. The backdrop features a green landscape and a blue sky with subtle horizontal streaks.

Deutsche Grafik 1483–1490