The Entombment of Christ 1817

"The Entombment of Christ" (1817) by Ignazio Bonajuti is a dramatic engraving depicting the moment when Jesus Christ's body is being lowered into the tomb after his crucifixion. The composition emphasizes the weight of Christ's body, being held by two men, while women grieve behind them, their gestures expressing sorrow and grief. This print, made for the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides an insightful glimpse into the Italian artist's exploration of religious narratives through the art of engraving.