1596
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Burial of Christ is a 1596 ink by Hendrik Goltzius, a Renaissance work, depicting Lamentation of Christ, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting shows a scene of Jesus being buried. It's an engraving, which is a technique where the artist carves a design into a metal plate. The details in this work are interesting because they show the artist's skill with lines and shading, which was important for creating depth and emotion in the scene. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Goltzius, Hendrick.
Hendrick Goltzius (German: , Dutch: ; né Goltz; January or February 1558 – 1 January 1617) was a German-born Dutch printmaker, draftsman, and painter.
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