The Lamentation and Entombment
1514
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1514
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows a group of people gathered around a body, with a cross in the background. The figures are dressed in robes, and some are kneeling or standing with their arms outstretched. In the foreground, a man is lying on the ground, and several people are surrounding him. The scene is set against a simple background with a few trees and a hill. The overall mood of the painting is one of sadness and mourning. The artist's use of woodcut techniques adds a sense of texture and depth to the image. For more on the Renaissance movement, explore the works of artists like Cornelisz van Oostsanen, Jacob.
