The Entombment

after Sébastien Le Clerc I

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a group of figures gathered around a platform inside a cave. The scene depicts cloaked figures lowering or lifting another figure lying on a stone platform with draped fabric. The cave interior features rock formations and stairs leading upwards on the right. Torches held by two figures illuminate the scene, casting shadows on the cave walls. The composition focuses on the central platform, with surrounding figures creating a sense of solemnity and focus. The drawing uses intricate lines to create depth and texture, adding dimensionality to the cave and the figures within it.