The Entombment of Christ
ca. 1480 | Andrea Mantegna
This extraordinary work combines the qualities of painting with those of relief sculpture. Both the frieze composition informed by classical models and the handling of the figures with their expressive features and gestures probably derive from Andrea Mantegna, who was active at the court in Mantua as a painter. There are also records of Mantegna working as a sculptor.
This extraordinary work combines the qualities of painting with those of relief sculpture. Both the frieze composition informed by classical models and the handling of the figures with their expressive features and gestures probably derive from Andrea Mantegna, who was active at the court in Mantua as a painter. There are also records of Mantegna working as a sculptor.
Attributed to:
Andrea Mantegna (1430/31 Isola di Carturo - 1506 Mantua) DNB
Time:
ca. 1480
Object Name
relief; bronze sculpture
Culture
Mantua
Material/technology:
Partially gilded bronze, silver
Dimensions:
24,4 cm × 44,9 cm × 2 cm
Copyright
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Kunstkammer
Invs.
Kunstkammer, 6059