The Entombment
Michelangelo · 1500
Why it's great
A group of men carry Christ to the grave, while the figures of Mary and others around them are only begun. It is attributed to Michelangelo, from about 1500, and it is unfinished, so you can see how he worked.
Where to see it
📍 National GalleryCity of Westminster, United Kingdom
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Three places to look for a print of this painting, from budget to museum-grade:
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Michelangelo was born in Caprese, Italy, in 1475 and worked in Florence and Rome. He was a sculptor, painter and architect who made the statue of David and painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. He died in Rome in 1564, almost 89 years old.
