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.
Van der Doort c.1639
WS 15, № 7
Titian
Burial of Christ, 6 almost-life-size, full-length figures
Walpole Society reference (1960):
Measurements (Van der Doort):
4ft 4in x 7ft (132.1 x 213.4cm)
Medium:
canvas
Light:
light from the right
Frame:
wooden frame
Provenance:
Mantua piece
Gift / Exchange / Bought / Inherited:
bought
Location:
Original Manuscript page number:
MS. Ash. 1514, f. 18
Other inventories:
Mantua 1627, no. 675 (50 scudi, 300 lire)
Identification certainty:
Identified
Sale Inventory c.1649-51