Altar polyptych of San Bartolomeo, Bergamo, foot plate: Entombment 1516

This painting, part of a larger polyptych by Lorenzo Lotto, depicts the Entombment of Christ, a scene from the Passion of Christ. The artist, known for his detailed realism and emotive figures, captures the grief and despair of the moment. The figures, meticulously rendered, are arranged around the tomb, highlighting the central figure of Christ. Lotto's painting, created in 1516, exemplifies the High Renaissance style through its masterful use of perspective, dramatic light, and realistic portrayal of human emotion. The painting is currently housed in the Accademia Carrara in Bergamo, Italy.