The Entombment of Christ c. 16th century

Editor: This is Giulio Bonasone’s "The Entombment of Christ." It's a somber scene, focusing on grief and loss. I'm curious, with your expertise, what symbols or visual cues stand out to you in this work? Curator: Notice the three crosses on the hill in the background. They are more than a geographical marker; they carry centuries of collective memory, representing sacrifice, redemption, but also the immense weight of human suffering. Do you see how Bonasone uses the emotional power of that universally understood image to amplify the scene's gravity? Editor: I hadn't considered the emotional weight of the crosses, but I do now! Thanks! Curator: These layers of symbols provide continuity, connecting us to our shared human experience through visual storytelling. It's a powerful reminder of art's capacity to evoke deep emotion across time.