Christ’s Entombment — History & Facts
Christ’s Entombment by Jacob Jordaens depicts a somber scene filled with deep colors. The painting features Christ's lifeless body being prepared for burial, surrounded by mourners. Rich reds and deep browns dominate the palette, creating a heavy atmosphere.
The figures are expressive, conveying grief and reverence in their postures and faces. The painting is executed in oil on canvas, a common medium for Baroque artists. Jordaens employs dramatic lighting to highlight the figures, enhancing the emotional impact of the scene. The composition is dynamic, with figures arranged in a triangular formation that draws the viewer's eye towards Christ.
The attention to detail in the clothing and expressions adds to the realism of the work. Jacob Jordaens was a prominent Flemish painter of the Baroque period, known for his large-scale works. Christ’s Entombment reflects his ability to blend realism with dramatic expression. An interesting fact about this work is that it was likely commissioned for a church, emphasizing its religious significance.
Jordaens often depicted biblical themes, showcasing his deep understanding of human emotion.
More Artworks by Jacob Jordaens

The Temptation of the Magdalene
Jacob Jordaens

The Daughters of Cecrops Finding the Child Erichthonius
Jacob Jordaens

The Entombment
Jacob Jordaens

Moses Striking Water from the Rock
Jacob Jordaens

Portrait of Rogier Le Witer
Jacob Jordaens

Portrait of the artist
Jacob Jordaens

King Candaules of Lydia Showing his Wife to Gyges
Jacob Jordaens

A Bearded Man And a Woman With a Parrot; ‘unrequited Love’
Jacob Jordaens

An academy of a male nude seated
Jacob Jordaens

Christ Healing the Paralytic
Jacob Jordaens






