The Body of the Dead Christ in the Tomb 1521

Hans Holbein the Younger's *The Body of the Dead Christ in the Tomb* (1521) is a poignant depiction of Christ's lifeless body, laid out within a tomb. The elongated form of the figure emphasizes the stark reality of death, while the detailed anatomical rendering underscores the physicality of Christ's suffering. The artwork's elongated format and realistic depiction are hallmarks of Northern Renaissance painting and were influential in Holbein's artistic development. *The Body of the Dead Christ in the Tomb* is now housed in the Kunstmuseum Basel, Switzerland.