The Entombment
1650
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Baroque lamentation of christ
1650
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows a group of people gathered around a body lying on a cloth. One man in robes stands to the side with his hands clasped. Others crowd close, some touching the body, while a tree looms in the background. The scene feels tense and emotional, with rough lines and deep shadows. The body looks like it’s wrapped loosely, and the people around it seem to be mourning. The artist used strong contrasts between light and dark to create drama. Check out the technique: chiaroscuro next to see how light and shadow work in art.
