The sculpture depicts a relief scene featuring a central figure in a reclining position, likely a male, with eyes closed and minimally draped with a cloth around the waist. Surrounding him are five other robed figures, some reaching out towards the central figure. The figures are detailed, showing folds in their clothes and distinct facial features. The sculpture is cast in dark-toned bronze, giving it a classic and robust appearance. It is a flat piece with some portions protruding slightly, creating a sense of depth. The sculpture appears relatively small, intricate, and likely meant for…
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The Entombment

Moderno (Veronese, 1467 - 1528)

late 15th - early 16th century

Medium
bronze//Medium brown patina
Classification
Sculpture
Dimensions
overall (silhouetted upper edge): 7.06 × 7.18 cm (2 3/4 × 2 13/16 in.) ; gross weight: 72.78 gr (0.16 lb.)
Culture
Veronese
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CSD
Credit line
Samuel H. Kress Collection
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Teens profiles and older: its subject is for older viewers (war, death, the Passion, drink or the like). How works are placed

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