Îngroparea lui Iisus Hristos (Plângerea; Prohodul)

1850

From the collection of Romanian Peasant Museum

Classical Antiquity Religious Nativity of Jesus

Dominant colour

Îngroparea lui Iisus Hristos (Plângerea; Prohodul) is a 1850 by Unknown, depicting Nativity of Jesus, held at Romanian Peasant Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1850
Where can I see it?: Romanian Peasant Museum

About this work

This drawing shows a group of people lowering a shrouded body into a grave. It’s done in ink with quick, scratchy lines that build up shadows. The faces look simple, not fancy—more like real people in a sad moment. You’ll notice the artist used cross-hatching a lot. That’s where lines crisscross to make dark areas, like shading in a sketchbook. It keeps the drawing clear even with lots of small details. Look up cross-hatching if you want to try it yourself.