The Entombment

The Entombment

1485/90, possibly printed in the 18th century · Italy

Engraving on paper

And laide it in his owne newe tombe, which he had hewen out in the rocke: and he rolled a great stone to the doore of the sepulchre, and departed.
MATTHEW 27:60 · KJV 1611 · READ THE CHAPTER

Art Institute of Chicago · Medieval (500–1500) · CC0 · Bequest of Mrs. Potter Palmer, Jr.

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