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Italian School, Veronese, 16th century

The Entombment

Pen, ink and wash on yellow prepared paper, heightened with white | 41.5 x 31.9 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 906701

Italian School, Veronese, 16th century

The Entombment

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Description

A drawing of Christ's body, held by Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus, about to be placed in the tomb on the left. The Virgin is slumped and supported by women by the side of the tomb. A putto with torches hovers above.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Italian School, Veronese, 16th century
(artist)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Jesus Christ
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Pen, ink and wash on yellow prepared paper, heightened with white

pen and ink, wash, prepared paper, white heightening

Measurements

41.5 x 31.9 cm (sheet of paper)
Groupings
Object type(s)
visual works
drawings/watercolours
Subject(s)
Religion & Theology
Religions and faiths
Christianity
Life of Christ
Passion of Christ
Entombment of Christ
References

Other number(s)

RL 06701

P&W : Popham, A.E. & Wilde, J., 1949. The Italian Drawings of the XV and XVI Centuries in the Collection of His Majesty The King at Windsor Castle, London – P&W 1179

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