The Entombment of Christ c. 1600

Editor: Here we have *The Entombment of Christ* from the Workshop of Jacopo Bassano the Elder. The somber palette and dramatic lighting really create a feeling of profound grief. What visual elements stand out to you most? Curator: Notice how the tenebrism, the stark contrast between light and shadow, sculpts the figures and directs the eye. The composition uses a diagonal axis, from the kneeling figure on the left to the standing figure on the right, creating a dynamic tension. What does this tension evoke for you? Editor: I see it! It seems to enhance the feeling of instability and sorrow. The emotionalism in the subjects' faces really conveys the gravity of the moment. Thanks for pointing that out! Curator: Indeed. The formal elements here truly amplify the pathos of the scene.