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The Entombment
The Entombment is an ink print by the Baroque artist Rembrandt van Rijn. It dates from 1654 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
The Entombment is a print created by Rembrandt van Rijn around 1654, using a combination of etching, drypoint, and burin techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a somber scene where a group of figures surround a draped body on the ground, their varied postures conveying a sense of mourning and reverence.
Technique & Style
Rembrandt employed a range of techniques, including layered lines and textured shading, to create a deeply atmospheric and emotionally charged image, with a strong sense of depth and dimensionality.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, known mononymously as Rembrandt, was a Dutch Golden Age painter, printmaker, and draughtsman.
The Entombment
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