The sculpture depicts a central male figure with long hair and a beard, flanked by a woman on his left and another figure on his right, along with a child partially visible at the bottom left. The sculpture is made of bronze and crafted in a relief format, showcasing detailed expressions, clothing, and textures of the figures.

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Christ in the Tomb, supported by the Virgin, Saint John, and an Angel

Moderno (Veronese, 1467 - 1528)

1508/1513

Medium: bronze
Classification: Sculpture
Dimensions: overall: 7.29 × 5.72 cm (2 7/8 × 2 1/4 in.) ; gross weight: 97.55 gr (0.215 lb.)
Culture: Veronese
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CSD
Credit line: Eugene L. and Marie-Louise Garbáty Fund
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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