The Entombment 1585

Andrea Andreani’s “The Entombment” from 1585, currently held in The Art Institute of Chicago, depicts a scene from the Passion of Christ. Christ's limp body is laid upon a stone tomb, surrounded by mourners. The drawing’s emphasis on the figures’ anatomy is characteristic of Andreani’s style, which drew inspiration from the works of Michelangelo. Though a study for a larger work, this drawing has been praised for its skillful draftsmanship and emotional power.