The Entombment of Christ by Luca Giordano. A dramatic chiaroscuro scene depicting several figures lowering the pale, lifeless body of Christ into his tomb.

The Entombment of Christ

Luca Giordano

1655 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A masterful Baroque depiction of the burial of Christ, rendered with dramatic lighting and profound emotional depth.

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Where it works

A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.

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Library · Living Room · Study
Placement
Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Aged gold

About the piece

Painted in 1655 by the Italian Baroque master Luca Giordano, this powerful work captures the solemn moment of the Entombment. The intense contrast between deep shadows and the luminous figure of Christ exemplifies the Caravaggesque influence on Neapolitan art of the period.

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