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The Entombment

Andrea Mantegna

National Gallery of Art

The scene features full-body depictions of multiple figures engaged in an event. Some figures are standing, crouched, or seated. Details of the figures' facial features and clothing are visible. The background includes rocky formations, a hill, and three crosses under a sky with clouds. An inscription on a stone block in the center reads "HVMANI GENERIS REDEMTO RI."

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1470/1475
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
5382 × 3690 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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