The Entombment

in or before 1509

Lucas Cranach the Elder

Associated Names
Lucas Cranach the Elder

Artist, German, 1472 - 1553

This drawing depicts a group of individuals surrounding a central figure in a tomb-like setting. The scene is highly detailed, showing ornate robes, facial expressions, and interactions between the figures. There is intricate foliage in the background, and a tree with a human-like trunk adds an otherworldly touch. The shading and cross-hatching techniques suggest attention to texture and depth. The style is reminiscent of Renaissance woodcuts and engravings, possibly influenced by artists like Albrecht Dürer.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1949.14.5

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 22


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

Wikidata ID

Q65080716

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