Il compianto su Cristo

Albrecht Altdorfer, circa 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.
Artista
Albrecht Altdorfer
Datazione
circa 1513
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
Xilografia su carta vergata
Dimensioni
7,2 × 4,9 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

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