The Lamentation of Christ
1513
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1513
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The painting depicts a somber scene of the Lamentation of Christ, with the body of Jesus lying on the ground. A group of mourners, including the Virgin Mary and John the Evangelist, gather around him, their faces filled with grief and sorrow. In the background, a subtle landscape is visible, with trees and hills that add depth to the composition. The overall mood of the painting is one of quiet contemplation and reverence. To learn more about the artist's use of woodcut techniques, explore the works of Altdorfer, Albrecht.
