A solemn and tender scene rendered in rich tempera pigments against a luminous gold ground, this late Gothic work by Taddeo di Bartolo depicts the burial of Christ with deeply expressive figures gathered in mourning. The artist employs the characteristic Byzantine-influenced style of the Sienese school, with elongated forms, delicate line work, and a heightened emotional intensity conveyed through gesture and sorrowful facial expressions. The radiant gold background elevates the sacred narrative beyond the earthly realm, reinforcing the divine significance of the moment.