1485
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Embalming of Christ is a 1485 ink by German 15th Century, a Renaissance work, depicting Lamentation of Christ, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a scene of Jesus being embalmed after his death. It's a somber moment. The colors used are mostly dark, which adds to the mood. The artist used a lot of red and gold, which were expensive colors at the time, showing the importance of the scene. This suggests the artist wanted to emphasize the significance of the event. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of the artist: German 15th Century.
This 15th-century German artist carved vivid religious scenes into metal and wood, then hand-painted them in bright, symbolic colors.
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