The Entombment of Christ, ca. 1420–40, Made in Middle Rhine valley, Germany, German, Walnut with traces of paint, Overall: 18 1

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The Entombment of Christ, ca. 1420–40, Made in Middle Rhine valley, Germany, German, Walnut with traces of paint, Overall: 18 1/16 x 18 7/16 x 5 1/8 in. ( x x 13 cm), Sculpture-Wood, In this powerful composition, showing three holy men, Saint John, the Virgin Mary, and two holy women, the partially shrouded body of Christ is lowered into the Sepulchre. The sweeping draperies and facial types suggest Netherlandish influence in the middle Rhine region, beginning about 1400

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Size: 4221px × 4560px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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