The Entombment 1475

Andrea Mantegna's 1475 engraving "The Entombment" depicts the moment Christ's body is lowered into the tomb, surrounded by grieving figures. The detailed composition and powerful use of foreshortening, characteristic of Mantegna's style, create a sense of dramatic realism and emphasize the solemnity of the event. The inscription "Humani Generis Redemptor" (Redeemer of the Human Race) further underscores the significance of Christ's sacrifice. This masterful engraving is a poignant meditation on death and resurrection, highlighting the artist's skill in capturing human emotion and religious devotion.