Christ Attended in the Tomb by Four Angels

North Italian (Veneto) 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture features a group of figures centered around a reclining male figure with a serene expression. Four smaller figures, likely angels, with visible wings are positioned around the central figure in supportive or comforting gestures. The sculpture is made of a metallic material with a bronze-like color highlighting intricate details of the figures' clothing, hair, and wings. The piece has a relief-like quality with depth from the overlapping figures, creating a sense of dimensionality.