The Lamentation

Deutsche Grafik um 1480, circa 1480/1500

This is a painting of a religious scene. The composition presents a group of figures surrounding a lifeless figure at the base of a large wooden cross. To the left, a figure with a halo and curly hair wears a red robe. The central figure, also haloed, is dressed in a white garment. On the right, another red-robed figure with a halo appears to watch over the scene, holding a container. The background features a ladder leaning against the cross and rolling green hills with rounded trees. The entire scene is framed by an elaborate floral border in an abstract medieval style. It is in the style of medieval woodcut illustrations.
Artista
Deutsche Grafik um 1480
Datazione
circa 1480/1500
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
woodcut, hand-colored in red, green, and yellow on laid paper
Dimensioni
16,3 × 10,6 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

This is a painting of a religious scene. The composition presents a group of figures surrounding a lifeless figure at the base of a large wooden cross. To the left, a figure with a halo and curly hair wears a red robe. The central figure, also haloed, is dressed in a white garment. On the right, another red-robed figure with a halo appears to watch over the scene, holding a container. The background features a ladder leaning against the cross and rolling green hills with rounded trees. The entire scene is framed by an elaborate floral border in an abstract medieval style. It is in the style of medieval woodcut illustrations.

Deutsche Grafik um 1480