The sculpture depicts several figures surrounding a lifeless body, set against a backdrop of trees and architectural elements. The figures are detailed with drapery and expressive faces, suggesting a narrative moment. The sculpture is made from a metallic material, possibly bronze, with a weathered patina. High and low relief are used to create depth, with the central figures prominently displayed.
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The Entombment

sculptor Emilian 16th Century

early 16th century

Medium
bronze//Dark brown patina (rubbed on exposed surfaces; some lead stopping at back)
Classification
Sculpture
Dimensions
overall: 11.9 x 10.1 cm (4 11/16 x 4 in.) gross weight: 318 gr
Culture
Emilian
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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