The Entombment
The Entombment by William Morris, a ceramic relief depicting a scene with a central figure lying on a stone slab, surrounded by six others; the central figure is naked and has a pale complexion; the figures are adorned with blue, green, orange, and gold clothing and halos; the relief features a tree and hills in the background; the scene is framed by an arch with a brown border; the relief has a glossy finish and appears to be made of ceramic or pottery; the color palette includes shades of blue, green, orange, gold, and white; the relief shows signs of wear and tear, with some chipped edges.
Artwork details
- Dimensions:
- 747 × 893 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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