The Entombment

Deutsche Grafik 1490–1498,

This is a painting of a group gathered around a deceased figure. The image shows a somber scene with figures wearing halos positioned around a central figure laid inside a rectangular structure, possibly a tomb. The figures wear robes of varying colors, including red, green, and muted ochre. One person is holding the arm of the central figure, who has a crown of thorns and appears lifeless. There are no elaborate backgrounds, focusing the viewer's attention on the subjects and their emotive expressions. The style features bold outlines and a limited color palette, with an illustrative quality reminiscent of early religious woodcuts or manuscript illustrations. This is in the style of Master of the Playing Cards.
Artista
Deutsche Grafik 1490–1498
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
hand-colored woodcut (blockbook page)
Dimensioni
11,1 × 7,9 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

This is a painting of a group gathered around a deceased figure. The image shows a somber scene with figures wearing halos positioned around a central figure laid inside a rectangular structure, possibly a tomb. The figures wear robes of varying colors, including red, green, and muted ochre. One person is holding the arm of the central figure, who has a crown of thorns and appears lifeless. There are no elaborate backgrounds, focusing the viewer's attention on the subjects and their emotive expressions. The style features bold outlines and a limited color palette, with an illustrative quality reminiscent of early religious woodcuts or manuscript illustrations. This is in the style of Master of the Playing Cards.

Deutsche Grafik 1490–1498