The Entombment, from The Little Passion Series
ca. 1509–11
Classification
figures
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Leo Wallerstein
Accession Number
1951-170-28
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Albrecht Dürer, of the greatest artists of the Northern Renaissance, created *The Entombment* 1509–11 as part of his *Little Passion Series*. poignant scene from the Passion of Christ captures the solemn moment when Christ's body is laid to rest in the tomb, by grieving figures—a powerful depiction of sorrow and reverence central to Christian devotion. Dürer's German roots and mastery of intricate detail made him a pivotal figure in bridging Italian Renaissance ideals with Northern precision, influencing generations of printmakers. The *Little Passion Series* reflects Dürer's innovative appro...