Jacopo da Pontormo (1525-1528 A.D.)
Entombment of Christ
Oil on wood
Although this piece depicts a scene which has been used for countless works of art, Pontormo's use of Mannerist style sets it apart from others. The vivid colors and flowing lines used to illuminate the figures and the expressions of despair create a startling contrast within the painting. The figures themselves are placed in awkward positions which seem to contort their bodies adding a sense of uncomfortable realism to figures which support Christ's body. The composition of characters around a central void is also worth noting, as only hands and garments penetrate the central space of the painting.
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