The Entombment
1654
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This etching shows a dim, crowded space with a group of people gathered around a body wrapped in cloth. One man stands leaning on a stick, looking upward, while others kneel or sit nearby, their faces shadowed. The background is filled with rough, textured lines that make the scene feel like a cave or tomb. Notice how the light falls unevenly, highlighting some faces while leaving others in deep shadow. This creates a sense of drama and emotion in the scene. Look up *chiaroscuro* next to see how this technique works.
