The Entombment

Deutsche Grafik 1250–1460, 1460/1480

This is a painting of a group of figures gathered around a bed or bier. The figures are depicted with halos and dressed in clothing typical of the medieval or renaissance periods. The central figures wear robes and the two figures in the background are wrapped in cloaks. There is an ornate patterned border framing the scene, and some figures wear green head coverings. The style is reminiscent of medieval religious art, with strong outlines and a modest use of color.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1250–1460
Date
1460/1480
Type
Print
Medium
metalcut, hand-colored in yellow, red-brown lake, and green
Dimensions
6 × 4.2 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting of a group of figures gathered around a bed or bier. The figures are depicted with halos and dressed in clothing typical of the medieval or renaissance periods. The central figures wear robes and the two figures in the background are wrapped in cloaks. There is an ornate patterned border framing the scene, and some figures wear green head coverings. The style is reminiscent of medieval religious art, with strong outlines and a modest use of color.

Deutsche Grafik 1250–1460