1480
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Entombment is a 1480 ink by Martin Schongauer, a Renaissance work, depicting Lamentation of Christ, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting shows a group of people placing a body in a tomb. It's an engraving, which is a way of carving designs into metal plates. The details in this work are interesting because they show a moment of sadness and grief, with people gathered around the body. The scene is quiet and still, with the people focused on their task. This focus on a quiet moment makes the scene feel more personal. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Schongauer, Martin.
Martin Schongauer, also known as Martin Schön or Hübsch Martin by his contemporaries, was an Alsatian engraver and painter.
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