The Entombment (detail)Caravaggio · 1602

  • Painting mediumAcrylic On Canvas
  • Medium typeWallArt
  • Art movementBaroque
  • Creation date1602
  • MuseumVatican Pinacoteca

Caravaggio (1571 – 1610)

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About this artwork

  • Title: The Entombment (detail)
  • Artist: Caravaggio
  • Year: 1602
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: Vatican Pinacoteca
  • Movement: Baroque
  • Medium: Acrylic On Canvas
  • Creative period: Mature Period
  • Keywords: jesus burial detail, entombment scene, catholic art

Questions & Answers

At what size is "The Entombment (detail)" recommended to be printed?

"The Entombment (detail)" is recommended at a large print size. Other sizes are available with the same proportions.

Is "The Entombment (detail)" by Caravaggio kept in the artist's home country?

No - the artwork is kept abroad. "The Entombment (detail)" is held in Italy, while Caravaggio was born in Spain.

What is "The Entombment (detail)" made with, and in which style?

"The Entombment (detail)" by Caravaggio combines the acrylic on canvas technique with the Baroque style. Technique and movement describe the making and the style of the work.

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