The Lamentation of Christ

Albrecht Altdorfer, ca. 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.
Kunstenaar
Albrecht Altdorfer
Datering
ca. 1513
Soort
Prent
Techniek
woodcut on laid paper
Afmetingen
7,2 × 4,9 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

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