Graflegging van Christus 1585 - 1586

"Griflegging van Christus" (Entombment of Christ), a 1585-1586 engraving by Philips Galle (1537-1612) depicts the moment when Jesus' body is carried to the tomb after his crucifixion. The scene is crowded with mourners, showing the emotional weight of the moment. Galle uses detailed hatching and cross-hatching to create a sense of depth and volume. The artwork is a powerful depiction of the biblical event and a testament to Galle's mastery of the engraving technique. The print is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.