The Lamentation
1637
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Museum of Western Art
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Artist
Govert Flinck
Govert Flinck (1615–1660) was a Dutch artist, born in Kleve.
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oil
canvas
From the collection of National Museum of Western Art
Dominant colour
The Lamentation is a 1637 oil by Govert Flinck, a Dutch Golden Age work, depicting Jesus Christ, held at National Museum of Western Art.
This painting depicts a somber scene of a group of people gathered around a body, likely Jesus Christ, laid out on the ground. The figures are dressed in dark, muted colors, with some wearing head coverings, and they appear to be in a state of mourning or lamentation. The atmosphere is one of solemnity and reverence. In the background, a dark and ominous sky looms, adding to the sense of gravity and sorrow. The overall mood of the painting is one of quiet contemplation and reflection. To learn more about the artist behind this work, look up Govert Flinck.
Govert Flinck (1615–1660) was a Dutch artist, born in Kleve.
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