The Entombment 1554

Moretto da Brescia's *The Entombment* (1554) is a Renaissance painting depicting the moment of Christ’s burial after the crucifixion. The painting features a group of figures, including Mary Magdalene holding Christ's hand, Mary his mother, and a group of male figures, one of whom appears to be an angel. The scene is set in a landscape with a cave where Christ's tomb may be located. The painting is known for its dramatic composition, its realistic details, and its moving portrayal of grief and sorrow. The painting hangs in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.