Entombment 1325

Giotto's "Entombment" (c. 1325) depicts the solemn moment of Jesus' burial, showcasing the artist's groundbreaking shift toward naturalism in Italian painting. The composition, centered around the body of Christ laid on a stone slab, portrays a sense of profound grief and reverence among the gathered figures. Giotto’s innovative use of light and shadow adds depth and emotion to the scene, while the simplified forms and realistic details create a poignant visual narrative of this pivotal event in Christian history. This small-scale painting showcases the power of Giotto's early Renaissance style.