Entombment of Christ
Classification
figures
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Museum purchase through gift of various donors
Accession Number
1901-39-2872
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Entombment of Christ by Aniello Falcone1607–1656), a masterful Italian artist from Naples, dates to around 1640–60. This poignant work depicts the solemn moment when Christ's body is laid in the tomb, a timeless biblical scene that resonated deeply in the Counter-Reformation era. Falcone, often called "the oracle" for his battle paintings, brought his flair for dramatic figures to religious subjects, blending intense emotion with dynamic composition typical of the Neapolitan Baroque school. enced by Caravaggio's tenebrism—deep shadows contrasting with bursts of light—Falcone's style emphasi...