Graflegging van Christus 1460 - 1549

Zoan Andrea's "Graflegging van Christus" (Entombment of Christ), a 16th-century engraving, depicts the somber moment of Christ's burial. The scene, set against a rocky landscape, showcases the figures carrying Christ's body toward the tomb. The central inscription, "HVMANI GENERIS REDEMPTORI", emphasizing Christ's role as the redeemer of mankind, underscores the engraving's religious significance. Andrea’s detailed, linear style reflects the influence of Northern Renaissance art, with a strong emphasis on realism and emotional depth. This powerful image, now in the Rijksmuseum, captures the solemnity and grief surrounding Christ's death, a central theme in Christian iconography.