Entombment 1540 - 1550

Andrea Schiavone's "Entombment" (1540-1550) is a striking black chalk drawing that depicts the moment of Jesus' burial. The composition is characterized by a sense of drama and solemnity, with Christ's body lying limply on a stone slab, surrounded by grieving figures. The artist's masterful use of hatching and cross-hatching creates a sense of depth and volume, rendering the figures with remarkable realism. The drawing, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides a powerful glimpse into the artist's talent and the emotional weight of the religious scene it portrays.