The Entombment

The Entombment

Parmigianino

1530

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

The painting shows a group of people placing a body in a tomb. It's a somber scene with dramatic lighting. The artist used bold lines and shading to create a sense of depth. The Cleveland Museum of Art has this painting, and it's a great example of the artist's work. To learn more about the techniques used in this painting, look up the technique of sfumato.

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