Untitled
1650
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Baroque lamentation of christ
1650
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows three figures in a rocky landscape. One man carries another’s limp body, while a woman reaches toward them. The scene looks somber, with rough textures in the clothes and skin. Trees and hills fill the background, but the focus is on the group’s struggle. The figures’ dramatic poses and strong contrasts between light and shadow create a sense of weight and emotion. This style was common in religious prints of the time. Check out chiaroscuro to see how artists used light and dark to tell stories.
