The Entombment of Christ by Caravaggio

The Entombment of Christ is an incredible, famous art history painting, in which you can study Caravaggio's art techniques and the Baroque art style. In this video, I cover the characteristics of Baroque and Caravaggio paintings, and then I apply those characteristics to The Entombment of Christ. This is my favorite Caravaggio painting and one of my favorite famous paintings from all of art history.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - What is Baroque art?
3:21 - Caravaggio art characteristics
7:16 - Caravaggio's The Entombment of Christ analysis
15:06 - Tenebrism and chiaroscuro art
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Please comment below with questions/thoughts about The Entombment of Christ, Caravaggio techniques, and Baroque art!

[@tahminarahman8330]

I have watched almost all the available explanations and analyses in internet.. But yours one is the best..❤️

[@Thinker886]

I was blown away by your visual analysis. You are gifted, your passion about art history is evident, and so you inspire me to analyze paintings and see each detail symbol. I am so happy I found I came across your channel. Thank you. Your students are so lucky to have such a brilliant Teacher.

[@rodrigoestrada8347]

Thamks so much; wonderful video: clear explanation of Baroque, perfect Caravaggio pick as example, I feel closer to understand in detail to what art really means with your teachings, Alder!

[@cdmnumber3fan]

Love your content, you deserve more attention!

[@Hila_at_Home]

So fascinating! I loved seeing some of Caravaggio's work at the Louvre. His way with light was enthralling. Thanks for sharing! New sub here.

[@ArtHistorywithAlder]

Glad you were able to see his work in person...it's even more impressive! Thanks, and welcome :)

[@jennykaypollard1095]

My students love your Art History videos! Do you have one on Neoclassicism?

[@ArtHistorywithAlder]

Jenny, I'm so glad they love them! Here's my playlist of Neoclassicism videos - kzbin.info/aero/PL31VnM2l3ZGh1PTyC1X2wCyF4UeE313Kq Let me know if I can help with anything else ☺️

[@ArturoJohnson]

Great video.

[@ArtHistorywithAlder]

Thanks!

[@makaylalake6938]

Caravaggio is my FAVORITE! You described this perfectly and I truly felt connected to the piece

[@ArtHistorywithAlder]

Thanks 😊

[@ortallevitan4586]

Thanks so much for sharing this information! you clearly know what you're talking about and the amount of detail you go into when explaining this just showcases your expertise

[@ArtHistorywithAlder]

I appreciate that!

[@stevelake8216]

I wept as you described this piece. Thank you for helping me connect to the emotion of it.

[@sinatra1620]

love the video

[@ArtHistorywithAlder]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed!

[@YesToTech]

I absolutely adore your videos! Always learn so, so much! Thanks for all that you do! :)

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Glad you like them!

[@MalloryRoseCo]

I love it. Thanks, Alder!

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Thank you too!

[@suziemccune7869]

Very well done! Thanks for sharing this with me. I'll keep tuning in for sure!

[@ArtHistorywithAlder]

Thanks, Suzie 😊

[@AllahuAkbar618]

I love it!! I had no idea there was so much to discover. I wonder how much of it was intentional and how much of it was intuitive for Caravaggio...I'm excited to watch more of your videos! I came across this one from a FB ad!

[@ArtHistorywithAlder]

Thanks, Sarah! I'm glad you liked the video! And such a great, thought-provoking question; one that constantly surrounds art and the interpretation of it. In terms of intentionality and intuition, I think it's fair to say there is a little bit of both. Caravaggio was clearly a talented artist--one that was known for painting quickly without sketches and often with live models. This reflects that his work was often that of personal inspiration and talent. On the other hand, he was working for the Catholic church during the Counter-Reformation trying to bring Catholics back to the church after many converted to Protestantism. The goal was to show the humanist aspect of the Catholic religion which is why Caravaggio painted in such a natural manner. He was also studying the Mannerist movement that came right before Baroque. They experimented with color and lighting in a way that you could say Caravaggio was an extension of that experimentation. He very clearly has his own unique style, but one that aligns specifically with the history of the Baroque time period.

[@CoachShayain]

Im obsessed with Baroque art. Love going to Europe and seeing it all in person its really breath taking. New Sub so looking forward to your next video!

[@ArtHistorywithAlder]

Thanks 😊. The art in person is so much better isn't it?! Welcome to my channel

[@innaromaniuk]

Did he actually think and plan all these diagonals, lines and lighting when painting or it’s just something intuitive?

[@carysnguyen2233]

Do you know what message Caravaggio is trying to convey in the Entombment? Would it be that there is still hope in Jesus' restriction?

[@kintutony1713]

The burial of Jesus Christ

[@Geminicricketi]

I'm sorry but, when have receding hairlines ever been fashionable ?😂😂😂. n e way. this has to be my fav break down thus far. I have a 750 word paper I have to do on this painting vs the lamentation of christ by gigglo.. i know i spelled that wrong. of course ill be citing this video

[@aryabhatt007]

& then you pray for me.