it just happened that there were too many people around wanting to see this painting which was loaned by the Vatican itself. i was able to see this and was just amazed to see how large this painting is or how beautiful the way it was painted, or how wonderful the paints had lasted this long. as most of the time, my hands itched to touch this painting. without any guides, i was just able to admire this but didn't really get the time to reflect on it until i got back. reading about this, especially with the way Jesus' hand was positioned at the stone slab signifying the cornerstone of the Church, and/or how the two reactions of the women signify two types of grief, was really an eye-opener to me. that made me realize that i need to learn how to appreciate art more by putting more thought while looking at it, not just admiring it for their colors or characters. i should have remembered my humanities class. all art wants to convey something, and sometimes, it is up to you to make your interpretation. hopefully, by the time i see myself in a museum again, facing such wonderful work of art, i can fully appreciate it more -- beauty and meaning.
to learn more about this painting, one can check these websites:
Prado Museum on The Entombment of Christ
Prado Museum - the work
EWTN Catholic Canvas
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