(La Mise au Tombeau)
The dead body of the Christ is borne on a white cloth by Nicodemus
and Joseph of Arimathæa. Nicodemus is seen from the back wearing
a pale red tunic and a parti-coloured scarf; Joseph of Arimathæa
in green robes is in profile towards the right. St. John in a red
robe supports the right arm of the Christ. To the left St. Mary
Magdalene, with her arms around the Virgin, gazes in profound grief
at the Christ. The Virgin with clasped hands bends forward to look
at her Son.
Painted in oil on canvas.