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Who painted it?
Who painted “The Body of the Dead Christ in the Tomb”?
“The Body of the Dead Christ in the Tomb” was painted by Hans Holbein the Younger in 1520–1522. Where to see it: Kunstmuseum Basel.
What to look for
Hans Holbein the Younger: sharp, unflinching portraits of Tudor courtiers, rich textures, bright green or blue backgrounds and precise detail.
Hans Holbein the Younger (c. 1497 – between 7 October and 29 November 1543) was a German painter and printmaker active in Switzerland and England. He worked in a Northern Renaissance style, and is considered one of the greatest portraitists of the 16th century. Wikipedia
Test yourself: a round on Hans Holbein the Younger