Entombment of Christ, sketch for a painting c. 1850

Józef Simmler's "Entombment of Christ" is a sketch for a painting, created around 1850. It depicts the moment of Jesus Christ's entombment, featuring figures surrounding his body. Simmler captures the emotional weight of the event, focusing on the mourners' gestures and expressions. The painting is a testament to the artist's skill in portraying human emotion and creating a powerful scene of grief and solemnity. This sketch, likely a preliminary study for a larger work, showcases Simmler's approach to composition and his ability to translate a significant religious moment into a visually compelling scene.