Entombment of Christ 1685 - 1722

Claude Gillot's "Entombment of Christ" is a detailed etching depicting the burial of Jesus Christ. Created between 1685 and 1722, the work showcases Gillot's mastery of line and shadow. The composition is dynamic, with figures arranged in a dramatic and poignant tableau. The etching, now held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies Gillot's ability to capture both the emotional and spiritual aspects of the biblical event.