The Interment of Jesus 1878

Antonio Piccinni's 1878 etching, "The Interment of Jesus," depicts the somber scene of Jesus' burial. The composition focuses on the shrouded figure of Christ being lowered into the tomb while a group of mourners gathers around. The dark, shadowy atmosphere, captured in the etching's black and white tones, evokes the solemnity of the event. The work, currently housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, exemplifies the artistic sensibilities of the late 19th century, drawing on both religious themes and a refined sense of realism.