# Entombment

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## Artwork

- Artist: [MASO DI BANCO](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/maso-di-banco-ra54c1ee1473b47>)
- Date: 1301-1350
- Technique: Fresco

## Commentary

This fresco is located behind the smaller tomb on the north wall of the Bardi di Vernio Chapel in Santa Croce, Florence. This tomb \(the arcosolium, an arched recess used as a place of entombment\) was for the female members of the patron family. The front wall with prophets was painted by Maso di Banco, the interior of the niche is attributed to Taddeo Gaddi.

## Related artworks

- [Coronation of the Virgin \(fragment\)](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/maso-di-banco-ra54c1ee1473b47/coronation-of-the-virgin-fragment-r892c3c0b8bca54>)
- [Descent of Mary&#39;s Girdle to the Apostle Thomas](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/maso-di-banco-ra54c1ee1473b47/descent-of-marys-girdle-to-the-apostle-thomas-r367d3f413edc59>)
- [Emperor Constantine Refuses to Bathe in the Blood of the Innocents](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/maso-di-banco-ra54c1ee1473b47/emperor-constantine-refuses-to-bathe-in-the-blood-of-the-innocents-rd4a8ca21efcb35>)
- [Frescoes on the south wall](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/maso-di-banco-ra54c1ee1473b47/frescoes-on-the-south-wall-r38de6a323b337f>)
- [Madonna and Child](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/maso-di-banco-ra54c1ee1473b47/madonna-and-child-rd44ba7d2aa1e1f>)
- [Pope Sylvester Baptizes Emperor Constantine](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/maso-di-banco-ra54c1ee1473b47/pope-sylvester-baptizes-emperor-constantine-rc680a349f19d4c>)
- [Relief on the north side of the Campanile: 1. Baptism \(upper register\)](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/maso-di-banco-ra54c1ee1473b47/relief-on-the-north-side-of-the-campanile-1-baptism-upper-register-r5a6fcb754a6d85>)
- [Relief on the north side of the Campanile: 2. Confession \(upper register\)](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/maso-di-banco-ra54c1ee1473b47/relief-on-the-north-side-of-the-campanile-2-confession-upper-register-rfddbc46824903d>)
- [Relief on the north side of the Campanile: 3. Matrimony \(upper register\)](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/maso-di-banco-ra54c1ee1473b47/relief-on-the-north-side-of-the-campanile-3-matrimony-upper-register-r9320667a1405d6>)
- [Relief on the north side of the Campanile: 5. Confirmation \(upper register\)](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/maso-di-banco-ra54c1ee1473b47/relief-on-the-north-side-of-the-campanile-5-confirmation-upper-register-r5aa231b4836ab6>)
- [Relief on the north side of the Campanile: 5. Extreme Unction \(upper register\)](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/maso-di-banco-ra54c1ee1473b47/relief-on-the-north-side-of-the-campanile-5-extreme-unction-upper-register-r09cb0a1e629b57>)
- [Relief on the north side of the Campanile: 6. Eucharist \(upper register\)](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/maso-di-banco-ra54c1ee1473b47/relief-on-the-north-side-of-the-campanile-6-eucharist-upper-register-ra9881de6c87b06>)

## Attribution

[Web Gallery of Art](<https://beta.wga.hu/pages/about>)