Mise Au Tombeau Collection

The Entombment, detail from the Isenheim Altarpiece, c. 1512-15 (oil on panel)
XIR200051 The Entombment, detail from the Isenheim Altarpiece, c.1512-15 (oil on panel) by Grunewald, Matthias (Mathis Nithart Gothart) (c.1480-1528); 67x341 cm; Musee d Unterlinden, Colmar, France

The Entombment from the Isenheim Altarpiece, c. 1512-16 (oil on panel)
XIR17664 The Entombment from the Isenheim Altarpiece, c.1512-16 (oil on panel) by Grunewald, Matthias (Mathis Nithart Gothart) (c.1480-1528); Musee d Unterlinden, Colmar, France

The Entombment, Moscow School, 1678 (embroidered silk)
XIR216115 The Entombment, Moscow School, 1678 (embroidered silk) by Russian School (17th century); 135x189 cm; Kremlin Museums, Moscow, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

The Emtombment, from the Beguine Convent in Cambrai (polychrome wood)
XIR221322 The Emtombment, from the Beguine Convent in Cambrai (polychrome wood) by Flemish School, (16th century); 56x48x16 cm; Musee Municipal, Cambrai, France; Flemish, out of copyright

The Entombment of Christ in the southern transept, 1496 (stone)
NUL262960 The Entombment of Christ in the southern transept, 1496 (stone) by French School, (15th century); Abbey of St. Peter, Solesmes

The Emtombment (oil on panel)
XIR220243 The Emtombment (oil on panel) by Vermeyen, Jan Cornelisz (1500-59) (attr. to); 151x208 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Arras, France; Netherlandish, out of copyright

The Entombment (oil on panel)
XIR201619 The Entombment (oil on panel) by Figueiredo, Cristovao de (fl.1522); 182x155.5 cm; Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga, Lisbon, Portugal; Portuguese, out of copyright

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"Mise au Tombeau: A Glimpse into the Artistic Depiction of Christ's Entombment" The art world has long been captivated by the profound story of Jesus Christ's entombment, and throughout history, various artists have sought to capture this poignant moment in their works. One such masterpiece is "Mise au Tombeau, " also known as "The Entombment, " a detail from the Isenheim Altarpiece created between 1512-15. This oil on panel painting showcases the somber scene of Christ being laid to rest after his crucifixion. The artist skillfully portrays the grief-stricken figures surrounding him, their faces etched with sorrow and despair. The delicate brushstrokes and rich colors evoke a sense of reverence and solemnity that permeates every inch of this remarkable artwork. Another notable rendition is found in an embroidered silk piece from 1678, attributed to the Moscow School. This intricate work showcases meticulous needlework that brings depth and texture to each figure present at Christ's tomb. The vibrant threads create a striking contrast against the dark background, further emphasizing the emotional weight of this sacred moment. Moving away from paintings, we encounter polychrome wood sculptures like "The Entombment" from Beguine Convent in Cambrai. Crafted with great attention to detail, these three-dimensional figures convey a tangible sense of mourning as they surround Jesus' lifeless body. Each figure seems frozen in time, forever captured in their grief-stricken poses. Even stone reliefs have been utilized to depict this powerful scene; one example is "The Entombment of Christ" located in a southern transept dating back to 1496. Carved meticulously into stone surfaces, this bas-relief fragment captures both the physicality and emotional intensity surrounding Jesus' burial. Stained glass windows also played an essential role in portraying "mise au tombeau.