The Passion: The Entombment

The Passion: The Entombment

Hieronymus Wierix

1619

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Baroque Baroque Religious lamentation of christ

About this work

You see a somber scene of Jesus being laid to rest in a tomb. The painting shows a quiet moment after a big event. It's interesting because the artist used simple lines and shapes to convey a sense of sadness. Look up the technique of chiaroscuro to learn more about how artists use light and dark to create mood in their work.

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