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Entombment, by Giovanni Antonio da Brescia, 1509
Renaissance Renaissance lamentation of christ

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Overview

Entombment is a 1509 by Giovanni Antonio da Brescia, a Renaissance work, depicting lamentation of christ, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Giovanni Antonio da Brescia
When & what style?
1509 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

You see a somber scene of people placing a body in a tomb. The painting shows a quiet moment, with the people's faces filled with sadness. This scene is interesting because it's a common theme in art from this time, but the way the people are arranged and the emotions on their faces make it unique. Check out the museum: The Cleveland Museum of Art.

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