This dramatic scene captures the moment of Christ’s entombment, surrounded by his sorrowful followers. Mary, grief-stricken, rests her cheek on her hand in silent agony. The tender focus of the composition centers on Christ’s lifeless form, gently cradled and mourned. Each face reveals a different depth of mourning—from solemn contemplation to heartfelt prayer. The composition echoes High Renaissance altarpieces, imbued with pathos, sacred gravity, and emotional realism. The mourners form a visual lamentation, their sorrow reflecting the universal longing for redemption and the solemnity of sacrifice.