The Embalming of Christ

Deutsche Grafik um 1480, kb. 1480/1490

This is a painting of a group of figures surrounding and attending to an unclothed, reclining human figure. The figures have halos around their heads. The central reclining figure is the focal point, with others showing varied expressions. The colors are muted and earthy, with ink outlines defining each form. The style is reminiscent of the Master of the Playing Cards, known for medieval woodcut prints. The scene portrays a somber and reverent tone.
Művész
Deutsche Grafik um 1480
Datálás
kb. 1480/1490
Műfaj
Grafika
Technika
woodcut, hand-colored in red lake, blue, green, yellow, and gold
Gyűjtemény
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenc
Közkincs, CC0

Képleírás

This is a painting of a group of figures surrounding and attending to an unclothed, reclining human figure. The figures have halos around their heads. The central reclining figure is the focal point, with others showing varied expressions. The colors are muted and earthy, with ink outlines defining each form. The style is reminiscent of the Master of the Playing Cards, known for medieval woodcut prints. The scene portrays a somber and reverent tone.

Deutsche Grafik um 1480