Deposition and Entombment (Kreuzabnahme Grablegung) by Lovis Corinth. A dramatic expressionist scene depicting figures in mourning as they lower the pale body of Christ from the cross.

Deposition and Entombment (Kreuzabnahme Grablegung)

Lovis Corinth

1904 · Tempera, Canvas

A powerful and emotionally raw expressionist study of the Deposition of Christ by Lovis Corinth.

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Where it works

A substantial artwork with a strong pulse with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Library · Study · Living Room
Placement
Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
Walls
Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Terracotta clay

About the piece

This 1904 tempera study by German master Lovis Corinth captures the visceral intensity of the Deposition. Through bold, energetic brushwork and a somber, high-contrast palette, Corinth emphasizes the physical and emotional weight of the biblical narrative, showcasing the profound grief of the figures surrounding the central form.

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