The Entombment
1521
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Sebald Beham
Sebald Beham (1500–1550) was a German painter and printmaker, mainly known for his very small engravings.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Entombment is a 1521 ink by Sebald Beham, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows three men carrying a draped figure on a stretcher. The scene is dim, with a dark roof arching above them. One man bends forward, gripping the stretcher, while the other two hold it steady. Their faces are serious, and the lines of their clothes and bodies are sharp and angular. The artist used a woodcut technique, where the image is carved into wood and then inked. This method creates strong, clear lines and a grainy texture. Next, check out the technique: woodcut to see how this print was made.
Sebald Beham (1500–1550) was a German painter and printmaker, mainly known for his very small engravings.
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