The Entombment of Christ
This grave picture by Titian, one of the high points of the painter’s career, came from the Mantua sale and formed a pair with no. 9 in this room (the Supper at Emmaus). It was certainly among the King’s most cherished possessions.
Sale Inventory c.1649-51
WS 206, №334
Titian
Burial of Christ
Walpole Society reference (1972):
Appraisal:
600-0-0
Sold to:
Houghton
Sale date:
16/01/1651 or 52
Identification certainty:
Identified