Christ in the Sepulchre
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Christ in the Sepulchre is a 1850 by Thomas Cheesman, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This black-and-white print shows a dimly lit scene with three figures. One man lies wrapped in a cloth, his head slumped. Two others—one with wings—lean over him, touching his arm and chest. The background is dark, with a faint glow around the figures. The title says this is *Christ in the Sepulchre*, showing a moment after burial. The artist used strong light and shadow to make the scene feel dramatic. Look up chiaroscuro to see how this lighting technique works in other art.
