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The Entombment

Andrea Briosco, called Riccio

National Gallery of Art

This rectangular relief sculpture depicts a scene with many people closely grouped together. The people are in various poses as they crowd around a central, bare-chested man who appears to be limp, his head tilted backwards as he is carried by two other men. On the ground in front of him, a woman also seems to be unconscious. Each character is intricately detailed, with discernible expressions and rippling clothing giving a sense of movement. The sculpture is a dark bronze color with areas of a greenish-brown patina.

Artwork Details

Medium
bronze
Dimensions
5024 × 3972 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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