The Entombment

Diana Scultorica. 1588

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
New York, United States

The body of Christ is lifted by two disciples into the tomb. In mid-distance, six figures against the calvary and Jerusalem in background. Inscribed, lower left: "PARISI R OMANO INVENTORE / DIANA MATVANA INCIDEBAT"; lower right: "HORATIUS PACIFICUS FARNIS". Cut within platemark.

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Title: The Entombment
Creator: Diana Mantuana, Italian, ca. 1547 - 1588
Date Created: ca. 1588
Location Created: Italy
Original Source: See this work of art on the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum website
Medium: Engraving on laid paper
Credit line: Bequest of George Campbell Cooper

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

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Diana Scultori Engraving Laid paper