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An Entombment

Carle Van Loo

1743

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque 18th Century

Dominant colour

An Entombment is a 1743 ink by Carle Van Loo, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Carle Van Loo
When & what style?: 1743 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching shows a heavy, slumped body lying on a rough surface. Its arms are twisted awkwardly—one hand clutched to its chest, the other stretched upward. The face is blurred, almost hidden, and the body looks exhausted. The background is dark and textured, like a shadowy curtain. The artist used sharp lines to show the weight and strain in the body’s pose. The paper has a textured border, typical of old prints. Try looking up etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.