The Entombment 1524 - 1606

"The Entombment," a drawing by Paolo Farinati, depicts the moment of Jesus' burial. This work, completed between 1524 and 1606, showcases Farinati's masterful use of chiaroscuro to create a dramatic and somber scene. The figures, rendered in brown ink, are positioned in a tight composition, highlighting the physical effort of the men as they lower Christ into the tomb. The piece, now housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, offers a glimpse into the devotional practices of the time and the artist's skillful depiction of human emotion and physicality.