Artwork
The Entombment of Christ
The Entombment of Christ is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1550 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
The work titled The Entombment of Christ is an image‑based painting attributed to the artist identified as 29976_person, dated to around 1550. It is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography and presents a solemn religious tableau.
Subject & Meaning
The composition centers on a lifeless figure lying on a simple cloth, surrounded by mourners in flowing robes. Their expressions convey deep grief, emphasizing the Christian theme of Christ’s burial and the accompanying sorrow of his followers.
Technique & Style
Rendered in a muted palette, the painting employs stark chiaroscuro, with a dark wall behind the group that heightens the contrast between light and shadow. The figures are depicted with restrained detail, focusing on emotional posture rather than elaborate ornamentation.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1550, the piece reflects the artist’s recurring interest in lamentation scenes. It entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings at an unspecified date, where it remains on display as an example of mid‑16th‑century religious imagery.
Artist & collection
