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Elizabeth's Tomb

Magdalena van de Passe

1620

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque

Dominant colour

Elizabeth's Tomb is a 1620 ink by Magdalena van de Passe, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Magdalena van de Passe
When & what style?: 1620 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This black-and-white drawing shows a grand tomb with a body lying in the center, dressed in royal-looking robes. Above it, a lion sits on a cushion, and the whole structure is framed by tall columns and fancy carvings. The top has a crown and Latin words, while smaller shields and symbols decorate the sides. The artist used fine lines to create deep shadows and texture, making the stone look heavy and real. This style was common in the 1600s for important tombs. Check out how this was made using engraving.