1619
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
The Passion: The Lamentation is a 1619 by Hieronymus Wierix, a Baroque work, depicting Lamentation of Christ, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This engraving shows Jesus’ body being lowered from the cross. Mary cradles him while others mourn. The scene is dark except for a faint halo above Christ’s head. Wierix used fine lines to create deep shadows and texture. The emotions feel raw, like you’re standing right there. Tiny details, like the folds in the cloth, make it feel real. Look for prints by Albrecht Dürer for similar fine lines and emotion.
Hieronymus Wierix (1553–1619) was a Flemish engraver, draughtsman and publisher. He is known for his reproductive engravings after the work of well-known local and foreign artists including Albrecht Dürer. Together with…
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