The Lamentation

Europäische Grafik 1260–1800, c. 1550

The image depicts a painting of several individuals surrounding a central seated figure. The central figure is a man with long hair and a beard, slumped with wounds visible on his body. The surrounding individuals have solemn expressions and various postures of support and mourning. They are dressed in colorful robes with detailed textures. One person holds the central figure's hand while another kneels and holds his foot. The background shows a rocky landscape and trees against a blue sky.
Artist
Europäische Grafik 1260–1800
Date
c. 1550
Type
Drawing
Medium
gouache heightened with gold on vellum
Dimensions
21.6 × 14.5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image depicts a painting of several individuals surrounding a central seated figure. The central figure is a man with long hair and a beard, slumped with wounds visible on his body. The surrounding individuals have solemn expressions and various postures of support and mourning. They are dressed in colorful robes with detailed textures. One person holds the central figure's hand while another kneels and holds his foot. The background shows a rocky landscape and trees against a blue sky.

Europäische Grafik 1260–1800