'The Entombment', late 15th century. Russian icon showing Christ's body, wrapped in a shroud, lying in the tomb. The Virgin Mary, Mary Magdalene and St John the Apostle lean over the body. The figure standing with her arms raised represents Mary, the wife of Cleopas. From the Tretiakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia.
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