The Lamentation of Christ

Albrecht Altdorfer, c. 1513

Three figures are depicted in an outdoor setting. Two figures are standing, one figure is lying on the ground. The standing figure on the left is leaning forward, with short hair or a hood, and wearing a long garment. The standing figure on the right has curly hair, also wearing a long robe, bending over the third figure who is semi-reclined on the ground. The reclining figure has long, wavy hair, is partially clothed, with eyes closed. The background includes trees, shrubs, and mountain silhouettes under a stylized cloudy sky. The artwork is monochrome with intricate linework and shading.
Artist
Albrecht Altdorfer
Date
c. 1513
Type
Print
Medium
woodcut on laid paper
Dimensions
7.2 × 4.9 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

Three figures are depicted in an outdoor setting. Two figures are standing, one figure is lying on the ground. The standing figure on the left is leaning forward, with short hair or a hood, and wearing a long garment. The standing figure on the right has curly hair, also wearing a long robe, bending over the third figure who is semi-reclined on the ground. The reclining figure has long, wavy hair, is partially clothed, with eyes closed. The background includes trees, shrubs, and mountain silhouettes under a stylized cloudy sky. The artwork is monochrome with intricate linework and shading.

Albrecht Altdorfer