Lamentation of Christ 

This delicate charcoal drawing, created by the renowned Flemish painter Anthony van Dyck, depicts the “Lamentation of Christ.” This poignant scene, a central theme in Christian art, showcases the sorrow of Christ’s followers as they mourn his death. The drawing’s sketchy and gestural lines convey the emotional weight of the moment, emphasizing the figures’ grief and despair. While the details are minimal, the composition and the artist's masterful draftsmanship are readily evident. This work is housed at the Städel Museum.