Entombment

Art Historical Context

Albrecht Dürer, masterful German artist of the Northern Renaissance (1471–1528), *Entombment*, a engraving that captures a pivotal moment from the Passion of Christ. Here, Christ's body is tenderly lowered into the tomb, surrounded by the Virgin Mary and grieving figures, their sorrow etched in every line. This undated work exemplifies Dürer's profound religious devotion and his skill in conveying deep human emotion through printmaking, evoking a profound sense of sadness that resonates with viewers across centuries. As a pioneering engraver, Dürer transformed the medium from mere reproductio...

About the Artist

Albrecht Dürer · 1471–1528

Albrecht Dürer (1471–1528) stands as the preeminent figure of the Northern Renaissance and arguably the most influential artist in the history of printmaking. Born in Nuremberg on May 21, 1471, and dying in the same city on April 6, 1528, Dürer revolutionized the status of the artist in Northern Europe, transforming printmaking from a commercial craft into an independent fine art and establishing ...