Bidspirit auction | THE ENTOMBMENT OF CHRIST OIL

THE ENTOMBMENT OF CHRIST OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS - Oil painting on canvas depicting The Entombment of Christ, illustrating the solemn preparation of Jesus for burial following the Crucifixion. The composition features the lifeless Christ supported by Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus, with the Virgin Mary, Mary Magdalene, Saint John the Evangelist, and other mourners gathered in grief. Executed in the manner of 19th-century Continental academic religious painting. Presented in a decorative dark wood frame with gilt accents. MEASURES: 18.5 in x 21.5 in FRAME DIMENSIONS: 24 in x 27.5 in CONDITION REPORT: Visible paint loss, flaking, and areas of abrasion throughout, particularly along the upper edge, upper right corner, and scattered losses within the figures. Craquelure, surface grime, and age-related wear present. Frame exhibits scattered losses, scratches, and finish wear consistent with age and handling. The painting would benefit from professional conservation and stabilization.