The Entombment of Christ 1697 - 1707

Juan Rodríguez Juárez's "The Entombment of Christ" (1697-1707) depicts the moment when Jesus Christ is laid to rest after his crucifixion. This small, intimate oil-on-canvas painting presents a dramatic scene with vivid colors and a detailed composition. The figures are arranged closely, their expressions of sorrow and grief palpable. Mary, draped in blue, mourns as Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus carefully lower Jesus' body into the tomb. The scene is set against a backdrop of a rocky landscape with a distant city. This work is a testament to Juárez's skill as a painter, demonstrating his ability to capture emotion and detail in a small format. "The Entombment of Christ" is a poignant reminder of Christ's sacrifice and the grief of those who loved him, offering a powerful visual meditation on faith and loss.