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The Entombment of Christ, by Unknown, 1550

The Entombment of Christ

Unknown

1550

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Religious Lamentation of Christ

Dominant colour

Overview

The Entombment of Christ is a 1550 by Unknown, depicting Lamentation of Christ, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1550
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

The painting depicts a somber scene, with a group of figures gathered around a central figure lying on a cloth. The figures are dressed in robes, and their faces are contorted in grief. The central figure is bare-chested, with a cloth draped over their lower body. In the background, a dark wall provides a stark contrast to the figures in the foreground. The overall mood of the painting is one of sorrow and mourning. This painting is reminiscent of the works of 29976_person, who often explored themes of lamentation and grief in their art.

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