Entombment 1644 - 1652

"Entombment" is an etching created by Wenceslaus Hollar in 1644-1652. This detailed print, held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts the burial of Christ, surrounded by figures who are either mourning or watching the scene. The artist uses a combination of hatching and cross-hatching to create a sense of depth and texture. The dramatic composition and realistic figures highlight the sorrow and reverence surrounding Christ's death. The small size of the artwork, measuring only 3 1/2 x 2 3/8 inches, adds to its intimate and devotional quality.