Black and white sketch of a scene depicting the entombment of Jesus Christ. A group of people are gathered around a figure lying on the ground. Two men stand on either side of the figure. One man on the left side appears to be supporting the figure's head. The figure on the ground is covered with a long piece of fabric. A group of people stand to the left in the background. Some are facing the foreground. The scene takes place in a cave-like structure. The drawing is framed by a black border on a white background.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1810–20
- Medium
- Ink, wash, on paper
- Culture
- American
- Dimensions
- 599 × 492 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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