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The Entombment

Andrea Mantegna , 1472

The Entombment, by Andrea Mantegna, ink, 1472
The Entombment, by Andrea Mantegna, ink, 1472

The Entombment is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Andrea Mantegna. It dates from 1472 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription
Inscribed:lower center in plate front of tomb: HVMANI / GENERIS / REDEMPTO / RI

Artist & collection

Portrait of Andrea Mantegna

Artist

Andrea Mantegna

Andrea Mantegna (UK: US:; Italian:; c. 1431 – September 13, 1506) was an Italian Renaissance painter, a student of Roman archaeology, and the son-in-law of Jacopo Bellini. Like other artists of the time, Mantegna…

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Who painted The Entombment?

The Entombment was painted by Andrea Mantegna in 1472.

Where can I see The Entombment?

The Entombment is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is The Entombment?

The Entombment is associated with Renaissance.

Can I buy a print of The Entombment?

Museum-quality prints of The Entombment are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.