The Lamentation and the Entombment 1445 - 1450

"The Lamentation and the Entombment" by Bartolomeo di Tommaso, painted between 1445 and 1450, depicts the sorrowful scene of Christ's death and burial. This small-scale panel, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases the emotional weight of this biblical event through the expressive figures surrounding Christ's body. The Virgin Mary, in deep mourning, holds Christ's head, while others prepare his body for burial. This artwork is a testament to the artistic practices of the early Renaissance, exhibiting a renewed interest in realism and emotional portrayal.