The Body of Christ in the Sepulchre
1654
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1654
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows Christ’s pale body wrapped in cloth, lying in a dark tomb. The only light hits his face and chest. You can almost feel the weight of death on him. Platte-Montagne used two print methods—etching and engraving—together. That mix makes shadows deeper and textures sharper than either could do alone. It’s a trick most artists don’t try. Look up chiaroscuro next.
