The Entombment, plate fourteen from Stations of the Cross c. 1748 - 1749

"The Entombment," a dramatic etching by Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, is the fourteenth plate from his "Stations of the Cross" series, created around 1748-1749. The scene depicts the moment when Jesus' body is lowered into the tomb, a powerful visual representation of the final moments of his life. The composition is dominated by figures clustered around the tomb, their gestures expressing grief and sorrow. Tiepolo's use of chiaroscuro, with contrasting light and shadow, adds depth and emotion to the scene, highlighting the dramatic impact of this pivotal event in Christian history. The etching is now housed at The Art Institute of Chicago, a testament to its artistic and religious significance.