The Entombment
1656
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1656
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
The Entombment is a 1656 oil by Guercino, a Baroque work, depicting lamentation of christ, held at Art Institute of Chicago.
The painting shows a somber scene of Christ being laid to rest. Guercino had to work within certain limits, as the client only paid for a specific number of figures. This made him get creative with the composition. He still managed to convey emotion with the figures he was allowed to paint, which is a testament to his skill, much like the use of chiaroscuro.
