The Lamentation

Deutsche Grafik 1250–1460, 1460/1480

The image features four figures in the foreground. One figure is reclining with their full body visible, supported by another figure. Surrounding them are three standing figures with distinctive halos around their heads. The figures are wearing cloaked garments and have stoic expressions. One of the standing figures is supporting the head of the reclining figure. In the background, there is a large cross and ornate floral border patterns.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1250–1460
Date
1460/1480
Type
Print
Medium
metalcut, hand-colored in yellow, red-brown lake, and green
Dimensions
6.2 × 4.6 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image features four figures in the foreground. One figure is reclining with their full body visible, supported by another figure. Surrounding them are three standing figures with distinctive halos around their heads. The figures are wearing cloaked garments and have stoic expressions. One of the standing figures is supporting the head of the reclining figure. In the background, there is a large cross and ornate floral border patterns.

Deutsche Grafik 1250–1460