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The Entombment

Moderno

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts several figures gathered around a central figure. Each figure has different expressions and gestures. In the background, architectural elements, a landscape, trees, hills, and three crosses on a hill are visible. The sculpture is made of warm-toned bronze, giving it a brown and antiqued appearance with variations in shading. It is a relief sculpture, offering a dense, textured tableau of a historic or narrative moment, with highly detailed figures relative to their size.

Artwork Details

Date
late 15th - early 16th century
Medium
bronze//Medium brown patina (much rubbed)
Dimensions
4358 × 6231 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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