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Christ Carried to the Tomb

Jacopo Palma il Giovane

1614

chalk

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Religious Lamentation of Christ

Dominant colour

Christ Carried to the Tomb is a 1614 chalk by Jacopo Palma il Giovane, a Baroque work, depicting Lamentation of Christ, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacopo Palma il Giovane
When & what style?: 1614 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting shows a group of people carrying Christ's body to a tomb. It's a somber scene with dark colors. This work is interesting because it was created over a period of time, from 1607 to 1620. The artist likely revised it during that time. To learn more about the use of dark and light contrasts in this painting, look up the technique: chiaroscuro.