The Entombment (Giordano)

“The Entombment” is a painting created by the Italian Baroque artist Luca Giordano around 1650–1653. Originally an altarpiece, the painting depicts a scene from the New Testament in which Jesus Christ is laid to rest in his tomb after his crucifixion. In the composition, Joseph of Arimathea supports Jesus’ body from behind, while Nicodemus carefully places Jesus’ legs into the stone sepulcher.

The painting includes John the Evangelist, who is clothed in red, and Mary, Jesus' mother, who is clothed in a warm blue. She is portrayed as deeply saddened by the death of her son and is being comforted by the Holy Women around her. There are additional grieving figures in the background.

The Entombment is an early work of the artist, who was in his late teens when he painted it.