The Lamentation
1485
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1485
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This engraving shows a crowd gathered around a dead man laid on the ground. The artist used cross-hatching, tiny lines layered like threads, to shade every fold and shadow. It feels quiet but heavy, like a still photo after something terrible happened. Look for similar mood and technique in work by Master BM at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
