Sketch of the group of the Virgin Mary and Mary Magdalene to the painting ‘Entombment’ 1850

This preparatory pencil sketch by Józef Simmler depicts the figures of the Virgin Mary and Mary Magdalene. The sketch is likely a study for Simmler's larger painting, "Entombment," completed in 1850. This sketch exemplifies the artist's use of line and light to capture the emotion and form of the figures, revealing his artistic process and his focus on the intimate and sorrowful moment depicted in the larger work. The sketch captures the figures in a moment of grief and despair, highlighting their deep connection and emphasizing the theme of mourning central to the "Entombment" painting.