The Entombment of Christ 1700 - 1701

"The Entombment of Christ" is a polychrome wood sculpture by Luisa Roldán, also known as La Roldana, a prominent Spanish artist. The piece depicts the moment of Jesus' burial, with figures lowering his body into the tomb and others mourning his death. Created between 1700-1701, it displays a masterful use of detail and realism, typical of La Roldana's work, with an intricate composition and a poignant portrayal of grief. The sculpture is now held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.