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Station of the Cross No. 14: "Jesus is Laid in His Tomb"

American 20th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a large, rectangular shape in the center against an abstract background of earthy tones. The structure resembles a box or a sarcophagus, with the surrounding human figures. Blurred shapes in the distance suggest a hillside with dark triangular forms.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
5159 × 3053 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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